different between bedclothes vs linens

English

Etymology

From Middle English bedclothys, plural of Middle English bedcloth, bedclothe, bedde clothe (“bed-cloth, bedding”), from Old English bedcl?þ, beddcl?þ (“coverlet, blanket, bedding, bedclothes”), equivalent to bed +? clothes.

Noun

bedclothes pl (plural only)

1. Sheets, blankets, quilts or other coverings used on a bed.

Synonyms

• bedclothing
• bedding
• covers
• bedlinen

Translations

English

Noun

linens

1. plural of linen

Noun

linens pl (plural only)

1. Household textiles made of linen-like cloth (such as cotton fabric), including tablecloths and bed sheets. The singular, linen, of this sense is rare.
2. Undergarments, underwear.

Anagrams

• Nelsin

Latin

Etymology

Present participle of lin?

Participle

lin?ns (genitive linentis); third-declension one-termination participle

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Declension

Third-declension participle.

¹When used purely as an adjective.