Definition for Counterpane:

• A coverlet or quilt.

Synonyms for Counterpane:

• n.

  •bed cover (noun)
  • bed cover.
  •bedcover (noun)
  • bedcover.
  •bed covering (noun)
  • bed covering.
  •bedspread (noun)
  • counterpanes,
  • bedcovers,
  • spread.
  •quilt (noun)
  • puff,
  • down,
  • pad,
  • patchwork.

• Other synonyms:

  •bedclothes
  • tog,
  • canopy,
  • pillowcase,
  • cover,
  • electric blanket,
  • sheet,
  • comforter,
  • crazy quilt,
  • throw,
  • coverlet,
  • pillow,
  • blanket,
  • pillow slip,
  • bedlinen,
  • mosquito net,
  • patchwork quilt,
  • afghan,
  • sham,
  • valance,
  • bolster.

Counterpane Sentence Examples:

• Mrs Wiseman gently forced her down on the bed, with her face turned to the wall, spread a light counterpane over her, told her in a whisper to lie quite still, patted her affectionately on the shoulder, and left the room.

• The decks shone silver and the sky was as blue as I have ever seen it; but the sea, as far as eye could reach, appeared to be wholly covered with a white froth, which rose and fell with the waves like a counterpane of lace upon a sleeper.

Homophones for Counterpane:

• contravene.