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comforter

(US) A padded cover for a bed, duvet, continental quilt.

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#1·Apr 27, 2026UK

(US) A padded cover for a bed, duvet, continental quilt.

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#2·Apr 27, 2026UK

(dated, mostly, UK) A woollen scarf for winter.

The comforters, relaxed in sarongs after the day's work, kicked off their sandals at the top of Syed Omar's steps and made their obeisances to the wives, to the elder children, and to the gloomy head of the house.
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#3·Apr 27, 2026UK

A person who comforts someone who is suffering.

The comforters, relaxed in sarongs after the day's work, kicked off their sandals at the top of Syed Omar's steps and made their obeisances to the wives, to the elder children, and to the gloomy head of the house.
Origin: From et al, from , from . See comfort. Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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  • #shop Item: KASENTEX Queen Comforter Set Price: $56.99 Brand: KASENTEX Shop: a.co/d/06KGUbEQ

    Bluesky· May 2026
  • Whenever Eris is the only one in bed, she typically curls up st the head of the bed between the pillows and the comforter and she always looks like a baby fairy princess

    Bluesky· May 2026
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    Bluesky· May 2026
  • bought krile a new comforter, i'll be borrowing it to sleep though

    Bluesky· May 2026
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    Bluesky· May 2026
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