"pup tent" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: pup tents [plural]
Etymology: Compound of pup (“puppy, small dog”) + tent, from dog tent, military slang for a shelter tent. Attested from the late 19th century. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|pup|tent|t1=puppy, small dog}} pup (“puppy, small dog”) + tent, {{m|en|dog tent}} dog tent Head templates: {{en-noun}} pup tent (plural pup tents)
  1. A shelter tent.
    Sense id: en-pup_tent-en-noun-zRu8n8db Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 54 46
  2. (US, military, historical) A shelter half, one of two halves comprising a shelter tent or dog tent. Tags: US, historical Categories (topical): Military
    Sense id: en-pup_tent-en-noun-Vumjw3hA Categories (other): American English, English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 54 46 Topics: government, military, politics, war

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