quilt (kw lt)n. 1. A coverlet or blanket made of two layers of fabric with a layer of cotton, wool, feathers, or down in between, all stitched firmly together, usually in a decorative crisscross design. 2. A thick protective cover similar to or suggestive of a quilt. v. quilt·ed, quilt·ing, quilts v.tr. 1. To make into a quilt by stitching (layers of fabric) together. 2. To construct like a quilt: quilt a skirt. 3. To pad and stitch ornamentally. v.intr. 1. To make a quilt. 2. To do quilted work. [Middle English quilte, from Anglo-Norman, from Latin culcita, mattress.] quilt  er n. |
Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content.
| ?Page tools | ||
|---|---|---|
|