handcloth

English

Etymology

From Middle English handcloth, from Old English handclāþ (“handcloth”), equivalent to hand +‎ cloth. Cognate with Danish håndklæde (“handtowel”), Icelandic handklæði (“handcloth”).

Pronunciation

• (Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): /ˈhændˌklɒθ/

Noun

handcloth (plural handcloths)

1. A handkerchief.
2. A washcloth.