English Explanatory Dictionary

three-dog night

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A very cold night.

Word forms

three-dog night three-dog nights three dog night

Etymology

An Eskimo saying, used to indicate a low temperature during the night, and during very frigid temperatures, one would require three sled dogs in the igloo to keep oneself warm.

Related words

rafter snapper
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