ditty box

American  

noun

1. a small box used like a ditty bag.

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Etymology

Origin of ditty box

1880–85;

Example Sentences

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ditty box

An old man with a gray beard sat on a ditty box at the lee rail, sewing a pair of breeches.

From The Maker of Opportunities by Gibbs, George

The ditty box, my lads, is the sailor’s most treasured possession.

From The Battleship Boys at Sea Two Apprentices in Uncle Sam's Navy by Patchin, Frank Gee

Sam got out his ditty box and handed the letter back rather sheepishly; after which he busied himself with pawing over the articles in his box.

From The Battleship Boys' First Step Upward or, Winning Their Grades as Petty Officers by Patchin, Frank Gee

“That’s some interest, old Bono Johnny, to stick inter yer ditty box along o’ yer shiners!”

From Young Tom Bowling The Boys of the British Navy by Greene, John B.

Never interfere with another man’s ditty box unless you are looking for trouble.

From The Battleship Boys at Sea Two Apprentices in Uncle Sam's Navy by Patchin, Frank Gee