blanket sheet

noun

1. a newspaper of larger than average size, common in the mid 19th century.

Word History and Origins

Origin of blanket sheet¹

An Americanism dating back to 1830–40

Example Sentences

Dubbed the iSheet, the gadget weaves around a blanket, sheet or duvet to monitor sleep patterns in order to help people get better rest, according to The Times of London.

From Fox News

Blanket sheet, a newspaper of folio size.

From Project Gutenberg

I have one double and one single blanket and a thin blanket sheet—no cotton or linen of any sort.

From Project Gutenberg

How anyone can ask you to change the make-up to the blanket sheet form is more than I can see.

From Project Gutenberg

Shah's claws had dug right through blanket, sheet, and pajamas, but had not drawn blood.

From Project Gutenberg