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Originally Posted by mitford13
Pants - UK underwear, US trousers
Rug - UK blanket, US carpet. Though I’ve been told elsewhere that the UK usage is outdated now, not really used any more. Still, I seem to come across it in mysteries all the time. When they pull a rug out o’ the boot. (And not one of those with a body rolled inside) 
Purse - UK coin purse/ladies wallet, US handbag |
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Originally Posted by theducks
Might be East coast (where I grew up). To me, Rug was something smaller than a full area covering. We used to lay upon a Throw rug in front of the TV (over a Hardwood floor). There are Rugs alongside my bed (Again HW floors) that are nice on bare feet while I find my slippers
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Originally Posted by maddz
Rug is used in the UK for carpeting and blankets. However, on it's own, it's usually a small carpet.
Lap rug: small size blanket used to put over one's legs while seated. Can be quite light-weight compared to the full-size blanket put on a bed. Tends to be decorative as well as it usually lives in the sitting room and hence is on public view.
Hearth rug: small piece of carpet placed in front of the fire place. Given the probability of sparks, it's cheaper to replace a hearth rug than the main carpet for the room. With central heating, this usage is in decline.
Bed side rug: small piece of carpet placed beside the bed to keep your feet warm until you find your slippers.
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US here - I think of a "rug" as a floor covering that is not attached to the floor (as opposed to wall-to-wall carpet)
"rug" used to mean blanket definitely gives me pause before my mental translation kicks in. If someone wraps up in a "rug", I picture them with an Oriental-pattern area rug wrapped around them
