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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   the act or process of enwrapping (oneself) in clothing uncountable

   "Overclothing is a common means of weakening the body."

Verb

1. 1
   present participle and gerund of overclothe form-of, gerund, participle, present

Synonyms

All synonyms

overdressoverdress

Example

More examples

"Overclothing is a common means of weakening the body."

Etymology

Etymology 1

From Middle English overclothing, equivalent to overclothe + -ing.

Etymology 2

From overclothe + -ing.

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