dressing case

American  

noun

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

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dressing case British  

noun

1. (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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Etymology

Origin of dressing case

First recorded in 1780–90

Example Sentences

A heavy scowl settled upon Hawker's brow, and he kicked at the dressing case.

From The Third Violet by Crane, Stephen

There were half a dozen stains on the front of the dressing case, and some of it had congealed thickly on the brass facing of the lock.

From The Crime of the Century or, The Assassination of Dr. Patrick Henry Cronin by Hunt, Henry M.

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

From The Complete Bachelor Manners for Men by Germain, Walter

A. Mervyn,—I saw it on his dressing case.

From The House by the Church-Yard by Le Fanu, Joseph Sheridan

There was a dressing case I know Bea will keep––it brought me a cool hundred commission––it had just come in.

From The Gorgeous Girl by Bartley, Nalbro