the cloth

noun

: Christian priests and ministers : clergy
He has great respect for the cloth.
He is a man of the cloth.

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How Madras Entered The American Wardrobe Long before madras became associated with American prep, the cloth had been produced in southern India for centuries. Brett F. Braley-Palko, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026 Aldrin kept the nylon tab portion of the cloth as a keepsake. Popular Science Team, Popular Science, 16 July 2026 Excessive oil can clog the cloth’s fibers and smear grime across your stainless steel, creating unsightly streaks and residue. Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 15 July 2026 The crank makes opening and closing easy, and the cloth is UV-resistant and waterproof. Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 3 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for the cloth

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“The cloth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20cloth. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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