lap robe

noun

1. 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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of lap robe¹

An Americanism dating back to 1865–70

Example Sentences

He spread the thin lap robe over his legs, and Lucille touched the horses with the whip.

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I got out the lap robe, shook it, and folded it neatly on the back of the seat.

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Here, wrap this lap robe around you to keep your clothes out of sight, and give me your hand.

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This was a sign that he expected me to go, for he scorns the comforts of a lap-robe for himself, even on the coldest days.

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He would never steal a man's scythe in haying-time, nor his fur lap-robe in the coldest of the winter.

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