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3 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Counterpane \Coun"ter*pane`\ (koun"t?r-p?n`), n. [See {Counterpoint}, corrupted into counterpane, from the employment of pane-shaped figures in these coverlets. ] A coverlet for a bed, -- originally stitched or woven in squares or figures. On which a tissue counterpane was cast. --Drayton. From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Counterpane \Coun"ter*pane`\, n. [OF. contrepan a pledge, security; contre + pan a skirt, also a pawn or gage, F. pan a skirt. See {Pane}, and cf {Pawn}.] (O. Law) A duplicate part or copy of an indenture, deed, etc., corresponding with the original; -- now called counterpart. Read, scribe; give me the counterpane. --B. Jonson From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: counterpane n : decorative cover for a bed [syn: {bedspread}, {bedcover}, {bed cover}, {bed covering}, {spread}]
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