Category:Quilt

Quilt, n. Etym: [oe. quilte, of. cuilte, l. culcita bed, cushion, Mattress. Cf. 2d counterpoint, cushion.]

Defn: anything that is quilted; esp., a quilted bed cover, or a skirt Worn by women; any cover or garment made by putting wool, cotton, Etc., between two cloths and stitching them together; also, any outer Bed cover. The beds were covered with magnificent quilts. Arbuthnot.

Quilt Quilt, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Quilted; p. pr. & vb. n. Quilting.]

1. To stitch or sew together at frequent intervals, in order to Confine in place the several layers of cloth and wadding of which a Garment, comforter, etc., may be made; as, to quilt a coat. Dryden.

2. To wad, as a garment, with warm soft material.

3. To stitch or sew in lines or patterns.