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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Which is a real shame, because in addition to being cruelty-free and much less resource-intensive, the cloth trim doesn't get too hot in summer or too cold in winter, unlike leather seats. —Jonathan M. Gitlin, Ars Technica, 16 July 2024

Gather the edges of the cloth tightly and rinse the curds under water until cooled. —Lindsey Desoto, Health, 15 July 2024

The horrors didn’t end there; some girls impregnated by priests and other men of the cloth allegedly had their babies taken from them and killed in incinerators. —Matthew Carey, Deadline, 9 July 2024

Then, rinse the cloth well, wring it out, and go over the area to remove soap residue, which can oxidize and create a stain of its own if left on the felt. —Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 June 2024