Definitions for coverlet

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coverlet cov·er·let

Spelling: [kuhv-er-lit]

IPA: /ˈkʌv ər lɪt/

Coverlet is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 13 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 16 points.

You can make 230 anagrams from letters in coverlet (ceelortv).

Definitions for coverlet

noun

1. Also, coverlid [kuhv-er-lid] /ˈkʌv ər lɪd/ (Show IPA). a bed quilt that does not cover the pillow, used chiefly for warmth; bedspread.
2. Archaic. any covering or cover.

Origin of coverlet

1250-1300; Middle English coverlite Anglo-French cuver-lit bedspread, equivalent to cuver to cover + lit bed Latin lectus; akin to lie^2<

Examples for coverlet

He let the paper fall on the coverlet and went on reposing as before.

Falkner, without speaking, slid his hand along the coverlet.

Generations of cats had haunted it and slept on the coverlet.

Instead of reaching out for it, the sick man's hand lay on the coverlet.

His arm, releasing my neck, fell stretched out on the coverlet.

The coverlet dropped from her breast; her hand was suspended with stiff fingers.

Trenchard climbed into bed, and settled himself under the coverlet.

So saying she lay down on the bed, but on the outside of the coverlet.

Then she drew the coverlet over her head and turned to the wall.

Give me a coverlet and I will sleep on the sofa here, and do you go to bed.