Etymology

silver swaddler

Today it means: A bag made of aluminium foil designed to retain body heat and provide warmth in harsh weather conditions. Full definition →

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The story

Coined by British paediatrician David Baum in 1968, initially intended for newborns.

Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.