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sleigh robe

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

  • 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.