ditty bag en · NOUN
Etymology
Suggested to be a clipping of commodity bag, a British naval term.
Meanings
- A small bag used to carry one's personal effects or toiletries while traveling.
- A sailor's small bag to hold thread, needles, tape, etc.; a housewife.
- A Girl Guide's bag to hold dishes and cutlery, usually made of mesh fabric or sewn dishtowel.
- A bag used to hold costume pieces that do not hang on hangers, such as socks or gloves.
- A cameraman's bag containing various small tools.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| ditty bags | Number=Plur | lexicographic |