steamer rug

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noun

a coarse, heavy lap robe used by ship passengers sitting in deck chairs.

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Nearby words

steamed, steamed up, steamer, steamer basket, steamer chair, steamer rug, steamer trunk, steamie, steaming, steampipe, steampunk

Origin of steamer rug

First recorded in 1885–90

Dictionary.com Unabridged Based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2019

Examples from the Web for steamer rug

Wrapped in a steamer-rug and overcoat, he sat just outside the door of his tent, his hat pulled down over his eyes.
The Little Colonel in Arizona|Annie Fellows Johnston
It got quite cool as the sun went down, and I had to undo my steamer-rug and get wrapped up in it.
The Prairie Wife|Arthur Stringer
"Not if you had first innings, Flo," drawled Master Cary, from the shelter of his steamer-rug.
A Tame Surrender, A Story of The Chicago Strike|Charles King
Mister Masters's steamer-rug fell from about his long legs and his face became rosy, for he was very shy.
IT and Other Stories|Gouverneur Morris

And Olie, with my steamer-rug in his hand, only looked blank and called back "No."
The Prairie Wife|Arthur Stringer