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Sentence #2904392

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Ooneykcall Ooneykcall December 5, 2013 December 5, 2013 at 11:08:05 AM UTC flag Report link Permalink

The dictionary suggests "bedclothes" in plural only though. Is "bedcloth" actually in use in loose, informal English as a single bedsheets item, or is it a blunder on part of the speaker?

AlanF_US AlanF_US December 5, 2013 December 5, 2013 at 2:17:40 PM UTC flag Report link Permalink

I think it's a blunder.

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It is completely understandable to wipe your nose on the bedcloth if you cannot find your handkerchief with the lights out.

added by Ooneykcall, December 5, 2013

It is completely understandable to wipe your nose on the bedclothes if you cannot find your handkerchief with the lights out.

edited by Ooneykcall, December 5, 2013