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coverlet definition

cov·er·let (kuv′ər lit)

noun

  1. a bed covering; bedspread
  2. any covering

Etymology: ME coverlite < Anglo-Fr covre-let < OFr covrir, cover + lit, bed < L lectus: see lie

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