Coverlids

Part of speech: noun

Definitions

1. A decorative cover or cloth that drapes over the upper part of a bed, serving both ornamental and functional purposes
2. A blanket or bedspread designed to enhance the appearance of a bedding arrangement while providing warmth
3. An item used in home decor that adds a layer of style and comfort to the sleeping area, often matching other furnishings

Etymology: "Coverlids" is simply the plural of "coverlid," a variant spelling of "coverlet." The "coverlet" spelling was formed from Anglo-French "covrelit" (or a similar form), which itself came from Old French "coute-lit," literally "quilt" or "bed-cover," combining "coute" (a quilt or cushion, from Latin "culcita," meaning mattress or cushion) with "lit" (bed, from Latin "lectus"). The "coverlid" spelling is a later reshaping of the same word, showing the English habit of remodelling foreign terms to resemble familiar English words like "cover" and "lid."

Synonyms: covers, lids, caps, tops, seals

Antonyms: openings, holes