clad
UK[klæd]US[klæd]
adj
Wearing a particular type of clothing or having a particular covering.
Etymology
The word 'clad' originates from the Middle English 'cladden', a variant of the more common verb 'clothen', meaning "to put clothes on." This, in turn, comes from the Old English 'clāþian', derived from 'clāþ', meaning "cloth." The ultimate root is the Proto-Germanic 'klaiþaz', related to the concept of a covering or garment. The specific form 'clad' emerged as a past participle and adjective, retaining the core sense of being covered or dressed, which has persisted into modern English to describe someone wearing clothes or something provided with a protective layer.
Analysis
The word 'clad' is a past participle and adjective derived from the Middle English verb 'cladden', which is an alteration of the verb 'clothe'.
Examples
The hikers were clad in waterproof jackets and sturdy boots.
The old building is clad in ivy.
She arrived at the gala clad in an elegant silk gown.