Clad
/klæd/noun
Dressed or covered in a specified material.
Did you know?The word 'clad' can trace its origins to the Old English 'clað', which means 'cloth' or 'garment', linking it to the protective spells woven into fabric throughout history.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Germanic
PGmc
klaiþa
“A covering or garment, often used for warmth and protection.”
Old English
OE
clað
“A piece of cloth or garment, signifying a protective layer.”
Middle English
ME
cladde
“Dressed or covered, often referring to the act of putting on clothing.”
Modern English
Eng
clad
“Describing someone or something that is dressed or covered in a specific material.”