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lap robe
noun
- 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.
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yvlog History and Origins
Origin of lap robe1
An Americanism dating back to 1865–70
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The lap robe was a blanket in the ship’s colors, with fringe.
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“Plunkett,” Lord Peter said quietly, “give the young lady my lap robe.”
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“Sir, for the young lady,” said Plunkett, holding out the lap robe for Olive’s heaving shoulders.
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Mrs. Cranston loomed up to wrap Olive in the lap robe.
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“Oh, sir, I quite forgot your lap robe,” he said.
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