"silver swaddler" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: silver swaddlers [plural]
Etymology: Coined by British paediatrician David Baum in 1968, iniatially intended for newborns. Etymology templates: {{coin|en|David Baum|in=1968|nat=British|nobycat=1|occ=paediatrician|w=-}} Coined by British paediatrician David Baum in 1968 Head templates: {{en-noun}} silver swaddler (plural silver swaddlers)
  1. A bag made of aluminium foil designed to retain body heat and provide warmth in harsh weather conditions.
    Sense id: en-silver_swaddler-en-noun-Lkk9t3DV Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

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