counterpane
pronunciation
How to pronounce counterpane in British English:
UK [ˈkaʊntəpeɪn]
How to pronounce counterpane in American English:
US [ˈkaʊntərpeɪn]
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- Noun:
- decorative cover for a bed
Word Origin
- counterpane
- counterpane: see quilt
- counterpane (n.)
- "outer covering of a bed," c. 1600, alteration of earlier counterpoynte (mid-15c.; see counterpoint) on model of Middle French pan, Latin pannus "cloth" (see pane).
Example
- 1. And I could feel it on my hands on the counterpane and then on my face .
- 2. Notice of state taxation administration on strengthening supervision to counterpane systems service to maintain the legal rights of taxpayers .
- 3. " Even in sleep , I was further informed , the old lady might sketch fragmentary signs on the counterpane , " sacks writes .
- 4. When heidi was going to get into bed that night she found her old straw hat lying under the counterpane .