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holdall

[hohld-awl]
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noun
  1. a container for holding odds and ends.

Origin of holdall

First recorded in 1850–55; hold1 + all
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Related Words for holdall

briefcase, backpack, purse, sack, kit, pocket, packet, gear, suitcase, handbag, pouch, pack, case, poke, tote, pocketbook, satchel, sac, knapsack, rucksack

Examples from the Web for holdall

Historical Examples of holdall

  • They were packing in, and we asked them to take our holdall as far as Rashka, for we were still distrustful of the ox carts.

British Dictionary definitions for holdall

holdall

noun
  1. British a large strong bag with handlesUsual US and Canadian name: carryall
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