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dressing case

American

noun

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

dressing case British

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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Etymology

Origin of dressing case

First recorded in 1780–90

Example Sentences

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Anna Goddard had sought her own room, directly after dinner, to make some little change in her toilet, and get her gloves, which she had left lying upon her dressing case.

From The Masked Bridal by Sheldon, Georgie, Mrs.

Then go to my room and pack my bag and dressing case.

From The Climbers A Play in Four Acts by Fitch, Clyde

She seized her dressing case and went through its contents.

From Out of the Ashes by Mumford, Ethel Watts

At the foot of the bedstead was a large heavy chest, which served as bureau, sofa and dressing case.

From The Young Trailers A Story of Early Kentucky by Altsheler, Joseph A. (Joseph Alexander)

A man servant took his dressing case from the back of the car and showed him the way to the garage.

From The Hillman by Oppenheim, E. Phillips (Edward Phillips)

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