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counterpane Definition

coun·ter·pane (ko̵unt′ər pān′)

noun

a bedspread; coverlet

Etymology: altered (after pane) < ME countrepoint, coverlet < OFr contre pointe, earlier cuilte pointe < L culcita puncta, lit., pricked (i.e., embroidered) quilt < culcita (see quilt) + puncta (see point)

counterpane Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

  • white: We awakened facing each other across the white counterpane.