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coverlet vs. bedspread

[kuhv-er-lit] / ˈkʌv ər lɪt /

noun

  1. Also coverlid a bed quilt that does not cover the pillow, used chiefly for warmth; bedspread.

  2. Archaic. any covering covering or cover.

[bed-spred] / ˈbɛdˌsprɛd /

noun

  1. an outer covering, usually decorative, for a bed.