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lap robe

noun

Definition of lap robe

: a covering (such as a blanket) for the legs, lap, and feet especially of a passenger in a car or carriage

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 The group also gives lap robes to keep the elderly warm in nursing homes, crib quilts to organizations servicing at-risk babies and patriotic Quilts of Valor to thank military veterans. — Janet Eastman, OregonLive.com, "Message quilts are on display at Portland show (photos)," 3 May 2018

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First Known Use of lap robe

circa 1866, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of lap robe was circa 1866

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