Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun A piece of hand luggage traditionally having a hinged frame and opening into two compartments.
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- noun dated An early
hinged bag , aprecursor of the modernbriefcase .
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- noun a large travelling bag made of stiff leather
Etymologies
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
[After William Ewart Gladstone.]
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Named for British prime minister William E Gladstone (1809-1898), a frequent traveller.
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jodi commented on the word Gladstone bag
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May 24, 2018