counterpin

American  

[koun-ter-pin] / ˈkaʊn tərˌpɪn /

noun

South Midland and Southern U.S.

1. bedspread.

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Etymology

Origin of counterpin

Alteration, by folk etymology, of counterpane

Example Sentences

A government that lays as light on 'em as a down counterpin, and no taxes.

From The Clockmaker — or, the Sayings and Doings of Samuel Slick, of Slickville by Haliburton, Thomas Chandler

Now, I could jest lie down, kiver myself with this here soft counterpin, and do my doss like a prince.

From Sir Hilton's Sin by Fenn, George Manville

That 'ere counterpin, darter," said the old woman, "I worked with these here old hands.

From The Three Brides, Love in a Cottage, and Other Tales by Durivage, Francis A. (Francis Alexander)