Counterpane
Counterpane (koun"t?r-p?n`) , noun
[See Counterpoint, corrupted into counterpane, from the employment of pane-shaped figures in these coverlets. ]
A coverlet for a bed, -- originally stitched or woven in squares or figures.
On which a tissue counterpane was cast.
Counterpane , noun
[Old French contrepan a pledge, security; contre + pan a skirt, also, a pawn or gage, French pan a skirt. See Pane, and compare Pawn.]
(O. Law) A duplicate part or copy of an indenture, deed, etc., corresponding with the original; -- now called counterpart.
Read, scribe; give me the counterpane.