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- [kuhv-er-lit]
- /ˈkʌv ər lɪt/
- /ˈkʌ.və.lɪd/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kuhv-er-lit]
- /ˈkʌv ər lɪt/
Definitions of coverlid word
- abbreviation COVERLID coverlet 3
- noun coverlid Also, coverlid [kuhv-er-lid] /ˈkʌv ər lɪd/ (Show IPA). a bed quilt that does not cover the pillow, used chiefly for warmth; bedspread. 1
- noun coverlid Archaic. any covering or cover. 1
- abbreviation COVERLID Coverlet. 1
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Origin of coverlid
First appearance:
before 1250 One of the 11% oldest English words
1250-1300; Middle English coverlite < Anglo-French cuver-lit bedspread, equivalent to cuver to cover + lit bed < Latin lectus; akin to lie2, lay1
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Parts of speech for Coverlid
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
coverlid popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
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