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- noun Plural form of
coverlet .
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Examples
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The mattresses and pillows were made of flour bags, -- the miller's brands still on them, -- stuffed with straw, and the coverlets were a pair of gray army blankets, with "U.S. A." plainly marked -- undoubtedly the plunder of some rascally quartermaster who was bent on making his residence on the frontier pay him handsomely, even if he had to cheat the government.
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“Why, everyone is making this kind of coverlets just now.”
Strong as Death 2003
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Today I saw that Anna had brought the Mother and Child various things such as coverlets and swaddling-bands.
The Life of the Blessed Virgin Mary 1774-1824 1954
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"Why, everyone is making this kind of coverlets just now."
Strong as Death Guy de Maupassant 1871
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Sweetly, he cleaned me up afterwards with warm soapy water and carefully tucked me into the carriage with plenty of cushions and coverlets, instructing Hugh to go slowly, anxiously clutching my hand.
Exit the Actress Priya Parmar 2011
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The moonlight striped our silk coverlets as he held me close.
Exit the Actress Priya Parmar 2011
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The fix: New sets of matching linens from Pratesi and lively coverlets from Haus provide an instant makeover that works for master bedrooms as well.
Let the Sun Shine In Sara Ruffin Costello 2011
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A crazy couch, with ragged coverlets, occupied nearly half the room.
DAN CULLEN, DOCKER 2010
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New sets of matching linens and coverlets provide an instant makeover that works for master bedrooms as well.
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We were settled into our bed, under the quilted satin coverlets.
Exit the Actress Priya Parmar 2011
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