counterpin

[ koun-ter-pin ]

/ ˈkaʊn tərˌpɪn /

noun South Midland and Southern U.S.

Nearby words

counterpart, counterparty, counterparty risk, counterperson, counterphobic, counterpin, counterplan, counterplea, counterplot, counterpoint, counterpoise

Origin of counterpin

alteration, by folk etymology, of counterpane

Also called county pin.

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