dressing case

noun

a small piece of luggage for carrying toilet articles, medicine, etc.

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Origin of dressing case

First recorded in 1780–90

Words nearby dressing case

dressage, dressed to kill, dresser, dresser set, dressing, dressing case, dressing forceps, dressing glass, dressing gown, dressing room, dressing sack
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dressing case

noun

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