'Counterpane' definitions:
Definition of 'counterpane'
(from WordNet)
noun
Definition of 'Counterpane'
From: GCIDE
- 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. [1913 Webster]
- On which a tissue counterpane was cast. --Drayton. [1913 Webster]
Definition of 'Counterpane'
From: GCIDE
- 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. [1913 Webster]
- Read, scribe; give me the counterpane. --B. Jonson. [1913 Webster]
Synonyms of 'counterpane'
From: Moby Thesaurus
- 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