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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)

  1. (dated) A very cold night.

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