cloath

English

Noun

cloath (countable and uncountable, plural cloaths)

1. (obsolete) cloth
2. (obsolete) clothes, clothing, usually made of leather or skin
   • 1944 September and October, Charles E. Lee, “An Ancient Underground Railway”, in Railway Magazine, page 275, text from early 19th century:

     Having previously obtained permission of a viewer, or some other person concerned in the colliery, a small hand lanthorn must be provided, a light being necessary for each person. It is also advisable to take a change of dress, at least of upper cloaths; strong boots to keep the feet dry, and an old hat.

Verb

cloath (third-person singular simple present cloaths, present participle cloathing, simple past and past participle cloathed)

1. Obsolete form of clothe.

Anagrams

• chalot