From the Latin for "cushion", this warm bed covering is made of 2 layers of fabric with a layer between them
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quilt English definition/translation - seadict.com  A coverlet or blanket made of two layers of fabric with a layer of cotton, wool, ... two layers of cloth together, with feathers or a thick material in between them  ... noun a warm bed covering made of padding enclosed between layers of fabric and ... Middle English : from Old French cuilte, from Latin culcita 'mattress, cushion'.
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Quilt - definition of quilt by The Free Dictionary  A coverlet or blanket made of two layers of fabric with a layer of cotton, wool, ... 1. a thick warm cover for a bed, consisting of a soft filling sewn between two ... together (two pieces of fabric) with (a thick padding or lining) between them: ... [12501300; Middle English quilte < Old French cuilte < Latin culcita mattress, cushion].
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Conterpane (bedding) - definition of Conterpane (bedding) by The ...  A coverlet or blanket made of two layers of fabric with a layer of cotton, wool, ... 1. a thick warm cover for a bed, consisting of a soft filling sewn between two ... together (two pieces of fabric) with (a thick padding or lining) between them: ... [12501300; Middle English quilte < Old French cuilte < Latin culcita mattress, cushion].
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quilted - Memidex dictionary/thesaurus  from Old French coilte mattress, from Latin culcita stuffed item of bedding ... a warm bed covering made of padding enclosed between layers of fabric and . ... of a quilt; specifically, having two layers of cloth sewn together, with a layer of padding between them. .... Origin: Anglo-Norman from Latin culcita "cushion, mattress".
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quilt - definition of quilt in English | Oxford Dictionaries  1A warm bed covering made of padding enclosed between layers of fabric and kept in place by ... 1.3A layer of padding used for insulation. ... draping a round table with pale ivory quilted fabric adapted them to the updated color palette. ... Middle English: from Old French cuilte, from Latin culcita mattress, cushion. ... quilt2...
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Quilting - Wikipedia  Quilting is the process of sewing of two or more layers of fabric together to make a thicker ... Quilted garments known as gambesons were popular in the European .... Though they learned both pieced work and applique; by the 1870s they had .... Some also use a home sewing machine for quilting together the layers of the...
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Mattress - Wikipedia  Two-sided, innerspring pillow-top mattress on box-spring foundation. Woven damask cover. (Manufacturer: Shifman Mattress). A mattress is a large pad for supporting the reclining body, used as a bed or as part of a bed. ... Connections between the coils help the mattress retain its shape. Most coils are connected by...
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Separated by a Common Language: bed linen(s): duvets and ...  Aug 9, 2012 ... Two-word bed linen and one-word bedclothes are the most .... While I think it's probably easier for one's partner to steal the covers when using a duvet and no ... In Europe/the UK, you'd not get the duvet with the set, as (a) you ... a resting person warm in a windless room at 70 F (21.1 C) is equal to one clo.
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Lands' End Glossary of Terms  The lower the denier number, the finer the fabric made of the yarn. ... It's very warm yet wicks away moisture for additional comfort; surprisingly soft, it stays ... That means knitting each sweater one panel at a time to exact sizes for a naturally comfortable fit. .... The fabric is a twill weave of all cotton or a cotton/polyester blend.
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Hessian fabric - Wikipedia  Hessian /hsi.n/, Burlap in America and Canada, or Crocus in Jamaica is a woven fabric usually made from skin of the jute plant or sisal ... Hessian, a dense woven fabric, has historically been produced as a coarse fabric, but more ... state known simply as jute as an eco-friendly material for bags, rugs and other products.
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Hessian fabric - Wikipedia  Hessian /hsi.n/, Burlap in America and Canada, or Crocus in Jamaica is a woven fabric usually made from skin of the jute plant or sisal ... Hessian, a dense woven fabric, has historically been produced as a coarse fabric, but more ... It is also durable enough to withstand rough handling in transit; these properties have...
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Fashion 1 Flashcards | Quizlet  Tightly-woven, made from cotton fiber fabric with an all-over ... Crepe. Used to describe all kinds of fabrics/fibers--wool, cotton, silk, rayon, ... Silk crepe de chine has a slightly crinkly surface create with highly twisted fibers. - Used for blouses and lingerie, dresses, fuller pants, ..... insects during the preparation of cocoons
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The History of the Daybed and Chaise Longue - Home Decor  Known as a chaise longue in France (a long chair), a daybed in England, and ... French verb coucher, meaning to lie down), these luxurious, stylish versions...
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Bedding Glossary - HSN.com  Batting Cotton, wool or synthetic fiber used as a fill or an inner lining for quilts ... Bedding A general term describing all of the sheets, pillows, comforters and .... Quilt  Bed cover in which a layer of fill is placed between 2 fabric layers and...
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quilted - Memidex dictionary/thesaurus  "quilted" definitions: to stitch or sew together | to create by stitching together ... the sewing of two or more layers of material together to make a thicker padded material. ... (between two pieces of fabric, etc) | a thick warm cover for a bed, consisting .... Origin: perhaps a transferred use of the verb "quilt1" (with the association of...
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Quilt - Wikipedia  A quilt is a multi-layered textile, traditionally composed of three layers of fiber: a woven cloth top, a layer of batting or wadding, and a woven back, combined using the technique of quilting, the process of sewing the three layers together. Occasionally, the three layers of the quilt are tied together using evenly ... Where a single piece of fabric is used for the top of a quilt (a wholecloth quilt)...
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Bed - Wikipedia  A bed is a piece of furniture used as a place to sleep or relax. Most modern beds consist of a ... To support the head, a pillow made of a soft, padded material is usually placed on the top of the mattress. Some form of .... Louis XI is credited with its first use and the custom lasted till the end of the monarchy. In the chambre de...
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Duvet - Wikipedia  A duvet is a type of bedding consisting of a soft flat bag filled with down, feathers, wool, silk or a ... The duvet itself fits into a specially made cover, usually of cotton or a ... In the US, comforters are used on top of the flat sheet, often without a cover. ... "Doona" is derived from the equivalent Danish and Norwegian term "dyne"...
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percale - WordReference.com Dictionary of English  Textilesa closely woven, smooth-finished, plain or printed cotton cloth, used for bed sheets, clothing, etc. Persian; Persian pargla rag; replacing percalla...
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Fabric Dictionary - StartUp FASHION  Barathea  A closely woven fabric made of silk, rayon, cotton, or wool, having a pebbled ... The fabric was first made in Bengal, India, and is used for dresses, coats, ..... Belgium and France, as well as modal made from Austrian beech trees. .... A coarse, open woven fabric which got its name from the plain weave fabric used...
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Dura mater - Wikipedia  Dura mater or dura, is a thick membrane that is the outermost of the three layers of the meninges .... The name dura mater derives from the Latin for tough mother, a loan translation of Arabic    (umm al-dimgh al-afcah), literally ... Diagrammatic transverse section of the medulla spinalis and its membranes.