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Synonyms
bedcover (also bedcovering) bedspread counterpane hap [dialect] spreadEnglishMerriam-Webster DictionaryExamples
- //bought a beautiful new coverlet to match the sheets
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined aboveHistory and Etymology
Middle English, alteration of coverlite, from Anglo-French coverlit, from covre (it) covers + lit bed, from Latin lectus — more at liecoverlet
noun
Synonyms
- a decorative cloth used as a top covering for a bed
ole='heading' aria-level='2'>Synonyms & AntonymsSynonymsbedcover (also bedcovering) bedspread counterpane hap [dialect] spread
Examples
- //bought a beautiful new coverlet to match the sheets
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined aboveHistory and Etymology
Middle English, alteration of coverlite, from Anglo-French coverlit, from covre (it) covers + lit bed, from Latin lectus — more at liecoverlet
noun
Synonyms
- a decorative cloth used as a top covering for a bed