"pipe-and-slipper" meaning in All languages combined

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Adjective [English]

Etymology: From the idea of a man relaxing at home, wearing slippers and smoking a pipe. Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} pipe-and-slipper (not comparable)
  1. Of a person, fond of domestic comforts; inclined to remain peacefully at home. Tags: not-comparable Synonyms: pipe-and-slippers
    Sense id: en-pipe-and-slipper-en-adj-SVnjyCcH Categories (other): English coordinated pairs, English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

Alternative forms

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