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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.