bedtick
/ˈbɛdˌtɪk/
noun
- A strong, tightly woven fabric case that holds a mattress or bedding material, such as straw or feathers.
- She sewed a new bedtick from heavy cotton to hold the feather filling.
- The old bedtick was stuffed with straw and had to be replaced.
- In the past, a bedtick was often filled with hay or wool for comfort.