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holdall

American  
[hohld-awl] / ˈhoʊldˌɔl /

noun

  1. a container for holding odds and ends.

holdall British  
/ ˈhəʊldˌɔːl /

noun

  1. Usual US and Canadian name: carryall.  a large strong bag with handles

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Etymology

Origin of holdall

First recorded in 1850–55; hold 1 + all

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Holdall rolled The instruments were packed in sets in small linen holdalls suggested and made by Messrs. Down Bros., who also devised my satchel.

From Surgical Experiences in South Africa, 1899-1900 Being Mainly a Clinical Study of the Nature and Effects of Injuries Produced by Bullets of Small Calibre by Makins, George Henry

Holdall with surgical instruments My departure for the seat of war was rather hurried, hence my surgical equipment was not of an extensive nature.

From Surgical Experiences in South Africa, 1899-1900 Being Mainly a Clinical Study of the Nature and Effects of Injuries Produced by Bullets of Small Calibre by Makins, George Henry

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