steamer rug

noun

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

Origin of steamer rug

First recorded in 1885–90

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Historical Examples of steamer rug

And Olie, with my steamer-rug in his hand, only looked blank and called back "No."
The Prairie Wife
Arthur Stringer
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
She had sat the entire morning wrapped in her steamer-rug, looking out across the water with far-seeing eyes.
The Little Colonel's Hero
Annie Fellows Johnston
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
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