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Synonyms for the cloth
| Grammar : Noun |
| Spell : klawth, kloth |
| Phonetic Transcription : klɔθ, klɒθ |
Top 10 synonyms for the cloth Other synonyms for the word the cloth
Définition of the cloth
Origin :- Old English claþ "a cloth, sail, cloth covering, woven or felted material to wrap around one," hence, also, "garment," from Proto-Germanic *kalithaz (cf. Old Frisian klath "cloth," Middle Dutch cleet, Dutch kleed "garment, dress," Middle High German kleit, German Kleid "garment"), of obscure origin. As an adjective from 1590s. The cloth "the clerical profession" is from 17c. in reference to characteristic dress.
- As in priesthood : noun clergy
- As in ministry : noun the clergy
- As in clergy : noun ministry of church
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