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duffel bag

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noun
a large, cylindrical bag, especially of canvas, for carrying personal belongings, orginally used by military personnel.
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Origin of duffel bag

An Americanism dating back to 1915–20

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duffel bag

noun
a cylindrical drawstring canvas bag, originally used esp by sailors for carrying personal articles
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