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counterpane
CIDE DICTIONARY
counterpane, 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. [1913 Webster]
"On which a tissue counterpane was cast." [1913 Webster]
counterpane, n. [OF. contrepan a pledge, security; contre + pan a skirt, also, a pawn or gage, F. pan a skirt. See Pane, and cf. Pawn.].
A duplicate part or copy of an indenture, deed, etc., corresponding with the original; -- now called counterpart. [1913 Webster]
"Read, scribe; give me the counterpane." [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
counterpane, n. a bedspread.
Etymology
alt. (with assim. to pane in obs. sense 'cloth') f. obs. counterpoint f. OF contrepointe alt. f. cou(l)tepointe f. med.L culcita puncta quilted mattress
THESAURUS
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, spreadROGET THESAURUS
counterpane
Covering
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