Printer Friendly
Dictionary, Encyclopedia and Thesaurus - The Free Dictionary
1,774,178,860 visitors served.
forum mailing list For webmasters
?
New: Language forums
Dictionary/
thesaurus
Medical
dictionary
Legal
dictionary
Financial
dictionary
Acronyms
 
Idioms
Encyclopedia
Wikipedia
encyclopedia
?

Cleanliness
(redirected from cleanly)

   Also found in: Dictionary/thesaurus, Wikipedia 0.02 sec.
Cleanliness
See also Orderliness.
Cleverness (See CUNNING.)
Berchta
unkempt herself, demands cleanliness from others, especially children. [Ger. Folklore: Leach, 137]
cat
continually “washes” itself. [Animal Symbolism: Jobes, 296]
Clean, Mr.
brand of household cleaner. [Trademarks: Crowley Trade, 379]
hyssop
Biblical herb used for ceremonial sprinkling. [Flower Symbolism: O.T. Psalms 51:7]
Mary Mouse
constantly sweeping and dusting. [Children’s Lit.: Mary Mouse and the Doll’s House, Fisher, 216]
Spic and Span
brand of household cleaner. [Trademarks: Crowley Trade, 546]
Wag-at-the-Wa’
brownie who is strict about neatness of houses. [Br. Folldore: Briggs, 425–426]


How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content.
?Page tools
Printer friendly
Cite / link
Email
Feedback
? Mentioned in
 
Encyclopedia browser? ? Full browser
 
 
Encyclopedia
?

Disclaimer | Privacy policy | Feedback | Copyright © 2009 Farlex, Inc.
All content on this website, including dictionary, thesaurus, literature, geography, and other reference data is for informational purposes only. This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional. Terms of Use.