laprobe en · NOUN
Etymology
From lap + robe.
Meanings
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A blanket to cover the lap.
"Cherokee drove his sleigh to the door, and they lifted Bobby in beside him. The team of fine horses sprang away prancingly over the hard snow. Cherokee had on his $500 overcoat of baby sealskin. The laprobe that he drew about them was as warm as velvet." O. Henry. Christmas by Injunction.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| laprobes | Number=Plur | lexicographic |