sleigh robe

DCHP-1 (pre-1967)

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a warm robe, often of buffalo or other skins, used by sleigh passengers to keep warm.

Quotations

1811

The Subscriber has for Sale Sleigh Robes & Matts on Commission.

1955

Dr. Lapthorn Smith could be seen driving his little tandem, with his sleigh robes of Japanese fox, which were much admired.