About The Word Counterpane
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Counterpane
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What's The Definition Of Counterpane?
[n] decorative cover for a bed
Synonyms | Synonyms for Counterpane: bed cover | bed covering | bedcover | bedspread | spread Related Terms | Find terms related to Counterpane: afghan | bed linen | bedclothes | bedcover | bedding | bedsheet | bedspread | blanket | buffalo robe | case | clothes | comfort | comforter | contour sheet | cover | coverlet | coverlid | eiderdown | fitted sheet | lap robe | linen | patchwork quilt | pillow slip | pillowcase | quilt | robe | rug | sheet | sheeting | slip | spread See Also | bed clothing | bedclothes | bedding | coverlet | quilted bedspread Counterpane In Webster's Dictionary \Coun"ter*pane`\ (koun"t?r-p?n`), n. [See
{Counterpoint}, corrupted into counterpane, from the
employment of pane-shaped figures in these coverlets. ]
A coverlet for a bed, -- originally stitched or woven in
squares or figures.
On which a tissue counterpane was cast. --Drayton.
\Coun"ter*pane`\, n. [OF. contrepan a pledge, security; contre + pan a skirt, also, a pawn or gage, F. pan a skirt. See {Pane}, and cf. {Pawn}.] (O. Law) A duplicate part or copy of an indenture, deed, etc., corresponding with the original; -- now called counterpart. Read, scribe; give me the counterpane. --B. Jonson. |
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