Definitions for counterpane
ˈkaʊn tərˌpeɪncoun·ter·pane

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. bedspread, bedcover, bed cover, bed covering, counterpane, spreadnoun

   decorative cover for a bed

WiktionaryRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. counterpanenoun

   The topmost covering of a bed, often functioning as a blanket.

2. counterpanenoun

   A coverlet.

3. counterpanenoun

   A bedspread.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Counterpanenoun

   A coverlet for a bed, or any thing else woven in squares. It is sometimes written, according to etymology, counterpoint.

   Etymology: contrepoint, French.

   In ivory coffers I have stufft my crowns;
   In cypress chests my arras counterpanes. William Shakespeare.

ChatGPTRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. counterpane

   A counterpane is a large decorative cover, often quilted, for a bed. It's also sometimes referred to as a bedspread.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Counterpanenoun

   a coverlet for a bed, -- originally stitched or woven in squares or figures

2. Counterpanenoun

   a duplicate part or copy of an indenture, deed, etc., corresponding with the original; -- now called counterpart

3. Etymology: [See Counterpoint, corrupted into counterpane, from the employment of pane-shaped figures in these coverlets. ]

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Counterpane

   kown′tėr-pān, n. a coverlet for a bed, stitched or woven in squares.—Older form Coun′terpoint. [A corr. of O. Fr. contrepointe, which is a corr. of coultepointe—L. culcita puncta, a stitched pillow or cover. See Quilt.]

Matched Categories

1. • Bedclothes

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How to pronounce counterpane?

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   Daniel

   British

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   Mia

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   Karen

   Australian

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   Australian

   Natasha

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   Indian

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   Indian

   Neerja

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   Zira

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How to say counterpane in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of counterpane in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of counterpane in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=counterpane
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Counterpane
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=counterpane
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/counterpane
6. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=counterpane
7. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=counterpane