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English word quilt comes from Latin calcis, and later Latin culcita (Mattress, pillow, cushion.)

calcis (Latin)

calco (Latin)

(figuratively) I oppress.. (figuratively) I scorn, contemn, despise.. I trample, tread on.. I walk upon, cross on foot.

culcita (Latin)

Mattress, pillow, cushion.

cuilte (Old French)

quilte (Anglo-Norman)

quilt (English)

To construct a quilt.. To construct something, such as clothing, using the same technique. A bed covering consisting of two layers of fabric stitched together, with insulation between, often having a decorative design.. A quilted skirt worn by women.. A roll of material with sound-absorbing properties, used in soundproofing.

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