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• plural of handbag.

handbags

British  

/ ˈhændˌbæɡz /

plural noun

1. facetious an incident in which people, esp sportsmen, fight or threaten to fight, but without real intent to inflict harm (esp in the phrases handbags at dawn, handbags at twenty paces, etc)

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The lottery group said players should check places like clothing pockets, handbags, backpacks, wallets and vehicle glove compartments to try to find the ticket.

From BBC ● Oct. 28, 2026

"People used to compare who had spent more," dance teacher Yuan told AFP at a new retail space in central Shanghai filled with luxury handbags, belts and jewellery items -- all second hand.

From Barron's ● Oct. 18, 2026

As part of his plea agreement, Iza agreed to forfeit several items purchased as part of the conspiracy, including two Mercedes-Benzes, a Ferrari and dozens of luxury handbags from Hermes, Balenciaga and Louis Vuitton.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 5, 2026

The brand has been adding and expanding categories, including a line of handbags and fragrances—part of Dickson’s strategy to layer on what he calls “accelerators”—new businesses that will drive more growth.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 22, 2026

Otherwise they looked exactly like Mrs. Dodds—same gnarled hands, paisley handbags, wrinkled velvet dresses.

From "The Lightning Thief" by Rick Riordan

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