The Collaborative International Dictionary
Blanket cattle
Blanket \Blan"ket\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Blanketed; p. pr. & vb. n. Blanketing.]
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To cover with a blanket.
I'll . . . blanket my loins.
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To toss in a blanket by way of punishment.
We'll have our men blanket 'em i' the hall.
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To take the wind out of the sails of (another vessel) by sailing to windward of her.
Blanket cattle. See Belted cattle, under Belted.