Cloakmaking

/ˈkloʊk.meɪ.kɪŋ/ noun

Definition

The craft or business of making cloaks; the profession of a cloakmaker.

Etymology

From cloak plus the suffix -making (the action or business of producing something). This gerund noun describes both the activity and the profession.

Kelly Says

Medieval cloakmaking was actually quite complex—you had to know about fabrics, draping, fasteners, and how to cut patterns so the cloak hung properly and looked impressive!

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