counterpane
3 synonyms for counterpane, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The top cover on a bed, which can also serve as a blanket.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
Developed through a series of alterations in Middle English, Middle French and Old French, ultimately from Latin words meaning "stitched bedding" (culcita puncta).
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