dressing case

noun

dressing case

(esp formerly) a box or case fitted with all the toilet articles necessary for dressing oneself, arranging one's hair, etc

First recorded in 1780–90

I found Elma in her room, ready dressed to go out, wearing a long traveling-cloak, and in her hand was a small dressing-case.

Silently he unlocked his dressing-case and bag, and proceeded to dress himself.

In the absence of a dressing case, care must be taken of the articles for the toilet.

I threw everything in the dressing-case out on the floor, although I knew it was useless to look for it there.

Behind her came a bewildered French maid, carrying wraps, and a man-servant with a heavy dressing-case.

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