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counterpane

noun coun·ter·pane \ˈkan-tər-ˌpān\

Definition of COUNTERPANE

:  bedspread
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Origin of COUNTERPANE

alteration of Middle English countrepointe, modification of Middle French coute pointe, literally, embroidered quilt
First Known Use: 15th century

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