Counterpane

counterpane
    n 1: decorative cover for a bed [syn: {bedspread}, {bedcover},
         {bed cover}, {bed covering}, {counterpane}, {spread}]
    

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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31 Moby Thesaurus words for "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