English

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Etymology 1

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From Middle English overclothing, equivalent to overclothe +‎ -ing.

Noun

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overclothing (uncountable)

  1. the act or process of enwrapping (oneself) in clothing
    • 1979, Herbert M. Shelton, Human Life:
      Overclothing is a common means of weakening the body.

Etymology 2

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From overclothe +‎ -ing.

Verb

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overclothing

  1. present participle and gerund of overclothe