dog tent
(originally, US, military slang, historical) A small shelter tent, especially a tent composed of two shelter-halves.
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#1·Apr 27, 2026
(originally, US, military slang, historical) A small shelter tent, especially a tent composed of two shelter-halves.
Origin: Compound of , for its resemblance to a kennel. Attested from the middle 19th century. Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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