three-dog night
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English[edit]
Etymology[edit]
An Eskimo saying, used to indicate a low temperature during the night, and when it is very cold, one would require three sled dogs in the igloo to keep oneself warm. (Can this(+) etymology be sourced?)
Noun[edit]
three-dog night (plural three-dog nights)
- (dated) A very cold night.