'Quilt' definitions:
Definition of 'quilt'
From: WordNet
Definition of 'Quilt'
From: GCIDE
- Quilt \Quilt\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Quilted; p. pr. & vb. n. Quilting.]
- 1. To stitch or sew together at frequent intervals, in order to confine in place the several layers of cloth and wadding of which a garment, comforter, etc., may be made; as, to quilt a coat. --Dryden. [1913 Webster]
- 2. To wad, as a garment, with warm soft material. [1913 Webster]
- 3. To stitch or sew in lines or patterns. [1913 Webster]
Definition of 'Quilt'
From: GCIDE
- Quilt \Quilt\, n. [OE. quilte, OF. cuilte, L. culcita ? bed, cushion, mattress. Cf. 2d Counterpoint, Cushion.] Anything that is quilted; esp., a quilted bed cover, or a skirt worn by women; any cover or garment made by putting wool, cotton, etc., between two cloths and stitching them together; also, any outer bed cover. [1913 Webster]
- The beds were covered with magnificent quilts. --Arbuthnot. [1913 Webster]
Synonyms of 'quilt'
From: Moby Thesaurus
- afghan,
- bed linen,
- bedclothes,
- bedcover,
- bedding,
- bedsheet,
- bedspread,
- blanket,
- buffalo robe,
- case,
- clothes,
- comfort,
- comfortable,
- comforter,
- contour sheet,
- counterpane,
- cover,
- coverlet,
- coverlid,
- eiderdown,
- fitted sheet,
- lap robe,
- linen,
- patchwork quilt,
- pillow slip,
- pillowcase,
- puff,
- robe,
- rug,
- sheet,
- sheeting,
- slip,
- spread