clethen

Etymology
From Northumbrian, variant of , from ; equivalent to.

Verb

 * 1)  To clothe; to put clothing on.
 * 2)  To wear; to put clothing on oneself.
 * 3)  To give clothes or garments to.
 * 4)  To enclose; to surround as to hide.
 * 5)  To gain a trait; to immerse in an abstract quantity.
 * 6)  To decorate or ornament.

Usage notes
This verb is primarily found in Northern Middle English.