Dictionary 1. (n.) 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.2. (v. t.) 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. 3. (v. t.) To wad, as a garment, with warm soft material. 4. (v. t.) To stitch or sew in lines or patterns. Thesaurus afghan bed linen bedclothes bedcover bedding bedsheet bedspread blanket buffalo robe case clothes comfort comfortable comforter contour sheet counterpane cover coverlet coverlid eiderdown fitted sheet lap robe linen patchwork quilt pillow slip pillowcase puff robe rug sheet sheeting slip spread |