'Quilt' definitions:

Definition of 'quilt'

From: WordNet
noun
Bedding made of two layers of cloth filled with stuffing and stitched together [syn: quilt, comforter, comfort, puff]
verb
Stitch or sew together; "quilt the skirt"
verb
Create by stitching together

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]