coverlet

noun (coverlet, coverlets)

«coverlet» in the English dictionary: everyday and in Jewish tradition — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

A coverlet is the top cover on a bed, laid over the blankets to keep you warm. tree →

In the lessons

in fairy tales a fine coverlet, often silk, lies over a prince's or princess's bed; a hero may lift it or pull it aside.

Examples

The prince lay with his face half hidden by the coverlet. tree →
He lifted the silk coverlet and looked underneath. tree →
She pulled the coverlet up to her chin. tree →

Note

nothing for maths

In Jewish tradition

In Proverbs it is part of fine household goods. In Kings it is a cloth that Hazael used to smother King Ben-hadad.

Interpretation. Proverbs 31 is sung on Friday night as "A Woman of Valor," praising the skilled housewife. The Hazael story is read as a warning about power gained by murder.

Examples

She maketh for herself coverlets; her clothing is fine linen and purple. (Writings PRO.31.22, JPS 1917) tree →
I have decked my couch with coverlets, with striped cloths of the yarn of Egypt. (Writings PRO.7.16, JPS 1917) tree →
And it came to pass on the morrow, that he took the coverlet, and dipped it in water, and spread it on his face, so that he died; and Hazael reigned in his stead. (Prophets 2KI.8.15, JPS 1917) tree →

Note

nothing for maths

On Mova

Trees and pragmatics of «coverlet» in the school dictionary: every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
«coverlet» in the school dictionary on Mova free.
Trees and pragmatics of «coverlet» in the Judaism dictionary: every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
«coverlet» in the Judaism dictionary on Mova free.

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