footlocker

[foo t-lok-er]

noun

a small trunk designed to be kept at the foot of a bed, especially to contain a soldier's personal effects.

Origin of footlocker

An Americanism dating back to 1940–45; foot + locker

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Historical Examples of footlocker

Mryna was pawing through a footlocker looking for boots when she heard a hesitant step behind her.
The Guardians
Irving Cox