Cleaded

/ˈklɛdɪd/ adjective

Definition

Covered or coated with clay or a clay-like material; plastered or sealed with clay.

Etymology

Past participle of 'clead.' The -ed suffix was added to create an adjective describing something that had undergone the cleading process.

Kelly Says

Archaeologists can date ancient buildings by examining cleaded walls—the clay composition tells stories about local geology, trade routes, and how builders adapted to their specific regions.

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