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Waterproofs, blankets, umbrellas, all were soaked, as hour after hour we were dragged slowly through the muskeg, or marsh, following no apparent track, and with the water often up to the "hubs" of the wheels.

From A Trip to Manitoba by FitzGibbon, Mary

Waterproofs were put on, umbrellas were put up, the sails were hoisted, and the boat put off.

From The Eagle Cliff by Ballantyne, R. M. (Robert Michael)

Waterproofs I am no believer in waterproof garments.

From Camp and Trail by White, Stewart Edward

Waterproofs steamed; umbrellas were ranged in dripping disorder against the wall.

From The Captives by Walpole, Hugh, Sir