The plural of bedding; various materials used to make a bed comfortable, such as sheets, blankets, and pillows.
From 'bed' + '-ing' (forming nouns for materials or processes) + plural '-s'. The term became prominent as home furnishings became commercialized in the Victorian era.
The word 'beddings' is fascinating because it's rarely used in modern English—we usually say 'bedding' as an uncountable noun, showing how language simplifies when products become mass-produced commodities.
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