English word quilt comes from Latin calcis, and later Latin culcita (Mattress, pillow, cushion.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| calcis | Latin (lat) | |
| calco | Latin (lat) | (figuratively) I oppress.. (figuratively) I scorn, contemn, despise.. I trample, tread on.. I walk upon, cross on foot. |
| culcita | Latin (lat) | Mattress, pillow, cushion. |
| cuilte | Old French (842-ca. 1400) (fro) | |
| quilte | Anglo-Norman (xno) | |
| quilt | English (eng) | 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. |