counterpane
noun (counterpane, counterpanes)
Everyday
A counterpane is a decorated cover laid over a bed, on top of the sheets and blankets. tree →
In the lessons
in stories, the bed-cover of a little bed, often soft, white or coloured.
Examples
- The beds were covered with white counterpanes. tree →
- A rose-leaf made a counterpane for the little bed. tree →
- The velvet counterpane was warm and green. tree →
Note
nothing for maths; one counterpane covers one bed, so count the beds, not the covers, when a problem asks how many.
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