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noun
An early hinged bag, a precursor of the modern briefcase.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: dated
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Synonyms: Gladstone
Antonyms: none provided
noun
a large travelling bag made of stiff leather
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: portmanteau, Gladstone
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: bag, traveling bag, travelling bag, grip, suitcase
History
Named after British prime minister William E. Gladstone (1809–1898), a frequent traveller.
