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- [lap rohb]
- /læp roʊb/
- /læp rəʊb/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [lap rohb]
- /læp roʊb/
Definitions of lap robe words
- noun lap robe a blanket, fur covering, or the like, used to cover one's lap or legs, as when sitting outdoors or riding in an open vehicle. 1
- noun lap robe a blanket to cover the legs of someone who is sitting down, or in a wheelchair 0
- noun lap robe a heavy blanket, fur covering, etc. laid over the lap and knees for warmth, as when watching outdoor sports 0
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Origin of lap robe
First appearance:
before 1865 One of the 28% newest English words
An Americanism dating back to 1865-70
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Parts of speech for Lap robe
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
lap robe popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 42% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 55% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
lap robe usage trend in Literature
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