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dog tent

noun

Etymology

Compound of dog + tent, for its resemblance to a kennel. Attested from the middle 19th century.

  1. derived from tentus
  2. derived from *tenta✻
  3. derived from tente
  4. inherited from tente
  5. compounded as dog tent — “dog + tent”

Definitions

  1. A small shelter tent, especially a tent composed of two shelter-halves.

    • Under best circumstances, the shelter tent, also called a "dog" tent, afforded only minimal protection to its inhabitants

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