Dorothy bag en · NOUN
Meanings
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A woman’s handbag gathered at the top by a drawstring whose loops are used as a handle; traditionally used by bridesmaids to carry confetti.
Pulling out a letter from her dorothy bag she beguiled the tediousness of waiting by perusing distraitly its contents.
1919, Ronald Firbank, Valmouth, Duckworth, hardback edition, page 95
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dorothy bags | Number=Plur | lexicographic |