dispatch case

American  

noun

1. attaché case.

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dispatch case British  

noun

1. a case used for carrying papers, documents, books, etc, usually flat and stiff

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Etymology

Origin of dispatch case

First recorded in 1915–20

Example Sentences

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dispatch case

Chained to Prince Stirbey's wrist as he slept that night was a small, red dispatch case containing, so it was said, Rumania's terms for quitting the war.

From Time Magazine Archive

The news that the Chancellor brought forth from the dispatch case was almost all bad.

From Time Magazine Archive

With a plan for action in his dispatch case.

From Time Magazine Archive

He took his seat at the long, polished table, opened up his little tan leather dispatch case, waited for the conference to begin.

From Time Magazine Archive

With quite commendable bravery Ingred flung her boots at it, which missiles were instantly followed by Nora's hairbrush, Fil's dispatch case, and Verity's pillow.

From A Popular Schoolgirl by Salmon, Balliol