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  • noun Plural form of pillowcase.

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Examples

  • I got satin pillowcases to help my curly hair not look horrendous in the morning, and eventually just gave in to the entire sheet/duvet idea.

    Dear Clusterflock | clusterflock 2009

  • Some people who have overcome sleep problems, have thought that the use of natural, non-dyed cloth for sheets and pillowcases, is helpful.

    The Linen Closet 2006

  • The new place tucks socks away in pillowcases, evidently.

    The Foreigner | Miette's Bedtime Story Podcast 2006

  • Some people who have overcome sleep problems, have thought that the use of natural, non-dyed cloth for sheets and pillowcases, is helpful.

    Archive 2006-08-01 2006

  • It's true that he travels with fuchsia satin pillowcases his mother made, a few stuffed animals and scented candles to enhance his environment for breathing exercises.

    USATODAY.com - Transcendental dedication 2002

  • The pillowcases are a standard sized (20x30) polyester and cotton blend.

    Epinions Recent Content for Home 2010

  • "… Shortly after you dropped off the pillowcases, we had a family with three little boys who were facing eviction and the pillowcases were a big delight in their lives," reads the letter from a Pennsylvania community action staff.

    unknown title 2009

  • “Let’s take our stuff,” Crystal said, referring to the pillowcases of clothing.

    The Runaways V.C. Andrews 1998

  • “Let’s take our stuff,” Crystal said, referring to the pillowcases of clothing.

    The Runaways V.C. Andrews 1998

  • My Biddle is possessive and affectionate with the most soothingly sweet scent and lovely texture…there’s something about old-fashioned feather pillows and the smooth high-count Eyptian cotton pillowcases which is so comforting that just doesn’t exist with foam pillows and poly fabrics.

    Security Blanket Blues | Thingamababy 2005

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