Definition of counterpane Counterpane

coun•ter•pane

We found 9 definitions of counterpane from 6 different sources.

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What does counterpane mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

counterpane - decorative cover for a bed
  bedspread, bedcover, bed cover, bed covering, spread
  bed clothing, bedclothes, bedding coverings that are used on a bed
  coverlet a decorative bedspread (usually quilted)
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • counterpane (Noun)
    The topmost covering of a bed, often functioning as a blanket.
  • counterpane (Noun)
    A coverlet.
  • counterpane (Noun)
    A bedspread.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • counterpane (n.)
    A coverlet for a bed, -- originally stitched or woven in squares or figures.
  • counterpane (n.)
    A duplicate part or copy of an indenture, deed, etc., corresponding with the original; -- now called counterpart.

OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω

  • counterpane
    Decorative cover for a bed.

Chambers DictionaryChamber's 20th Century Dictionary 📕

  • counterpane
    kown′tėr-pān, n. a coverlet for a bed, stitched or woven in squares.—Older form Coun′terpoint. [A corr. of O. Fr. contrepointe, which is a corr. of coultepointe—L. culcita puncta, a stitched pillow or cover. See Quilt.]

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