English Explanatory Dictionary

tea cloth

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A tea towel.
  2. A small tablecloth.

Word forms

tea cloth tea cloths teacloth

Etymology

From tea + cloth; originally designating a cloth for wiping tea service items after washing, later a small tablecloth useful for afternoon tea. Attested from the late 18th century. Compare later tea towel.

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