01 n. A coverlet for a bed, -- originally stitched or woven in squares or figures.
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A coverlet for a bed, -- originally stitched or woven in squares or figures.“On which a tissue counterpane was cast.” — Drayton.
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Webster, 1913
Counterpane
02 n. A duplicate part or copy of an indenture, deed, etc., corresponding with the original; -- now called counterpart.
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A duplicate part or copy of an indenture, deed, etc., corresponding with the original; -- now called counterpart.(O. Law)“Read, scribe; give me the counterpane.” — B. Jonson.