three-dog night

== English == === Alternative forms === three dog night === Etymology === An Eskimo saying, used to indicate a low temperature during the night, and during very frigid temperatures, one would require three sled dogs in the igloo to keep oneself warm. (Can this(+) etymology be sourced?) === Noun === three-dog night (plural three-dog nights) (dated, idiomatic) A very cold night. ==== See also ====