cildclaþ

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Old English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Composed of ċild (baby) +‎ clāþ (cloth).

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈt͡ʃildˌklɑːθ/, [ˈt͡ʃiɫdˌklɑːθ]

Noun[edit]

ċildclāþ m

  1. swaddling cloth; (in the plural), swaddling clothes

Usage notes[edit]

  • Only attested in the plural (4x), though this could be a coincidence.

Declension[edit]