Found 2 items, similar to counterpane.
English → English (WordNet)
Definition: counterpane
counterpane
n : decorative cover for a bed [syn:
bedspread,
bedcover,
bed cover
,
bed covering,
spread]
English → English (gcide)
Definition: Counterpane
Counterpane
\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.
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On which a tissue counterpane was cast. --Drayton.
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Counterpane
\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.
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Read, scribe; give me the counterpane. --B. Jonson.
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