English Explanatory Dictionary

handcloth

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A handkerchief.
  2. A washcloth.

Pronunciation

/ˈhændˌklɒθ/

Word forms

handcloth handcloths

Etymology

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

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