Synonyms

bedroll

American

[bed-rohl] / ˈbɛdˌroʊl /

noun

bedding that rolls up for portability and is used especially for sleeping out-of-doors.

bedroll British

/ ˈbɛdˌrəʊl /

noun

a portable roll of bedding, such as a sleeping bag, used esp for sleeping in the open

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Etymology

Origin of bedroll

First recorded in 1645–55; bed + roll

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