lap robe

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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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Origin of lap robe

An Americanism dating back to 1865–70

Not because she disagrees with a hypothetical future president, or because she simply likes the robe.
Justice Ginsburg Shouldn’t Quit Just Yet|Kevin Bleyer|December 1, 2014|DAILY BEAST
My fantasy unravels when she opens the robe, revealing a sling around her broken arm.
The Singular Artist of New Yorkistan|Lizzie Crocker|November 14, 2014|DAILY BEAST
New Senate Majority Leader McConnell had just taken a victory lap held a press conference.
The Booze That Saved America|Kevin Bleyer|November 8, 2014|DAILY BEAST
This is a certifiable situation in our collective nervous lap, and the time is now for.
ISIS and BS|Amal Ghandour|October 15, 2014|DAILY BEAST

One act was a man with a short beard, and a short flowing robe: a trademark style of Salafis.
Beirut Letter: In Lebanon, Fighting ISIS With Culture and Satire|Kim Ghattas|September 22, 2014|DAILY BEAST
At the sight, Felipe flung himself on his knees before her; he kissed the aged hands as they lay trembling in her lap.
Ramona|Helen Hunt Jackson
See the ease and grace of the lady in the sacque, who sits on the bank there, under the myrtles, with the guitar on her lap!
Checkmate|Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu
I turned round, thrust my purse into the lap of the nearest, and with a light heart led the lady back to the hotel.
Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 60, No. 372, October 1846|Various
Il avoit sa belle robe soubs soy (car c'estoit en est), et se preparoit sa harangue funebre.
The Jesuit Relations and Allied Documents, Vol. II: Acadia, 1612-1614|Various
He had his beautiful robe under him (for it was summer), and was preparing for his funeral oration.
The Jesuit Relations and Allied Documents, Vol. II: Acadia, 1612-1614|Various