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clad vs clothed
0 Is the past tense of clothe clad or clothed? The dictionary says clad but I've seen clothed several times, actually I've seen both but never knew the meaning of clad was clothe until today. 02 br
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0 Strictly speaking "clad" doesn't mean just clothed. 02 br 02 br 00 As far as I know the only time "clad" is used to mean "clothed" (at least in current usage) is when the speaker intends to convey mild opprobrium or disapproval. Thus the term "scantly clad woman".
- 0 Strictly speaking "clad" doesn't mean just clothed.
- 02 br 02 br 00 As far as I know the only time "clad" is used to mean "clothed" (at least in current usage) is when the speaker intends to convey mild opprobrium or disapproval.
- Thus the term "scantly clad woman".
- Another use I am familiar with from another life is sailors in the U.
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0 Strictly speaking "clad" doesn't mean just clothed. More generally, it means covered or sheathed as with a protective covering or insulation. 02 br
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00 As far as I know the only time "clad" is used to mean "clothed" (at least in current usage) is when the speaker intends to convey mild opprobrium or disapproval. Thus the term "scantly clad woman". Another use I am familiar
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00 As far as I know the only time "clad" is used to mean "clothed" (at least in current usage) is when the speaker intends to convey mild opprobrium or disapproval. Thus the term "scantly clad woman". Another use I am familiar
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0 And let us not forget sky-clad, which for those who use the term, means nude. 0-
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