counterpane in the Oxford-Hachette French Dictionary

Translations for counterpane in the English»French Dictionary

counterpane [Brit ˈkaʊntəpeɪn, Am ˈkaʊn(t)ərˌpeɪn] N dated

counterpane

couvre-lit m

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English

The counterpanes were sometimes very costly, generally purple embroidered with figures in gold; and rich hangings fell to the ground masking the front.

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He might even ask his hostess for a white counterpane.

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Their marital bed was draped in cloth of gold with a white satin canopy, linen quilts and a yellow counterpane.

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Her knees through the counterpane he did embrace.

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Finally, we gave up and returned exhausted only for her to find it under the counterpane of her bed.

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