quiltn.[OE. quilte, OF. cuilte, L. culcita bed, cushion, mattress. Cf. 2d Counterpoint, Cushion.] 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 cloths and stitching them together; also, any outer bed cover.()The beds were covered with magnificent quilts. (Arbuthnot.)v. t.1. To stitch or sew together at frequent intervals, in order to confine in place the several layers of cloth and wadding of which a garment, comforter, etc., may be made; as, to quilt a coat.(Dryden.)2. To wad, as a garment, with warm soft material.()3. To stitch or sew in lines or patterns.()