ˈklōthiŋ, -ēŋ but see sense 5 noun
( -s )
Etymology: Middle English, from gerund of clothen to clothe
1.
a. : covering for the human body or garments in general : all the garments and accessories worn by a person at any one time
b. obsolete : livery
c. : the equipment (as blankets, hoods, or bandages) used to cover and protect a domestic animal (as a horse)
d. : characteristic exterior properties and aspects, style, and atmosphere in which something intangible is discerned
the moral clothing of legislation
2. : cleading 2
3.
a. : sails
b. : the bowsprit rigging
4. : clothing wool
5. ˈklȯth- also ˈkläth- : card clothing
6. : the felts and wires of papermaking machines