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Bedclothes

Blankets, sheets, coverlets, etc., for a bed.

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Bedspread 76% connected

A bedquilt; a counterpane; a coverlet.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Blanket 76% connected

A heavy, loosely woven fabric, usually of wool, and having a nap, used in bed clothing; also, a similar fabric used as a robe; or any fabric used as…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Comfort 76% connected

To make strong; to invigorate; to fortify; to corroborate.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Comforter 76% connected

One who administers comfort or consolation.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Counterpane 76% connected

A coverlet for a bed, -- originally stitched or woven in squares or figures.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Cover 76% connected

To overspread the surface of (one thing) with another; as, to cover wood with paint or lacquer; to cover a table with a cloth.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Puff 76% connected

A sudden and single emission of breath from the mouth; hence, any sudden or short blast of wind; a slight gust; a whiff.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Quilt 76% connected

Anything that is quilted; esp., a quilted bed cover, or a skirt worn by women; any cover or garment made by putting wool, cotton, etc., between two c…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Spread 76% connected

of Spread

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Throw 76% connected

Pain; especially, pain of travail; throe.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Bedding 92% connected

of Bed

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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