quilt
UK: kwɪlt | US: kwɪlt
n. a warm bed covering made of padding enclosed between layers of fabric and kept in place by lines of stitching
vt. to stitch or sew layers of fabric together with padding in between
The word "quilt" traces back to the Latin culcita, meaning "mattress" or "stuffed cushion." It entered Old French as cuilte, later evolving into Middle English as quilte. The modern spelling "quilt" reflects phonetic simplification. The core idea of layered padding (originally for mattresses) persisted, later specializing to bed coverings. The stitching pattern, now iconic, became central to its definition.
She wrapped herself in a handmade quilt during the winter.
The grandmother spent months quilting a blanket for her granddaughter.
Traditional quilts often feature intricate geometric designs.
They auctioned the antique quilt for a charitable cause.
The quilt’s batting provides extra warmth in cold climates.