'Counterpane' definitions:

Definition of 'counterpane'

From: WordNet
noun
Decorative cover for a bed [syn: bedspread, bedcover, bed cover, bed covering, counterpane, spread]

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]