lap robe

lap robe
noun
: a covering (as a blanket) for the legs, lap, and feet especially of a passenger in a car or carriage — compare buffalo robe

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a blanket, fur covering, or the like, used to cover one's lap or legs, as when sitting outdoors or riding in an open vehicle.
[1865-70, Amer.]

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lap robe,
a blanket, fur robe, or similar covering used to keep the lap and legs warm when riding in an automobile, carriage, or other vehicle.

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n. a thick blanket or pelt used for warming the lap and legs while traveling or sitting outdoors

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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