rug up

British

verb

(intr, adverb) to put on warm clothing

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Example Sentences

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"By contrast, winter is an opportunity to rug up, chill out in front of a relaxing log fire, and share the experience with those you chose to be with, rather than those you feel obligated to be with."

From BBC

‘I is going to be bug as a snug in a rug up here.’

From Literature

Why, dearest, he did nothing but pull my steamer rug up around my neck and tuck me in nice and warm.

From Project Gutenberg

We can roll the rug up from the other end exactly half way.

From Project Gutenberg

I just thought, well, of course you'd find dirt if you lifted a rug up, wouldn't you?

From The Guardian

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