valise

[ vuh-lees or, esp. British, -leez ]
/ vəˈlis or, esp. British, -ˈliz /
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noun

a small piece of luggage that can be carried by hand, used to hold clothing, toilet articles, etc.; suitcase; traveling bag.

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Origin of valise

1605–15; < French < Italian valigia, of obscure origin; compare Medieval Latin valēsium

WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH valise

briefcase handbag pocketbook purse valise wallet

Words nearby valise

validate, validity, valinda, valine, valinomycin, valise, valium, valkyrie, valla, valladolid, vallate
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Words related to valise

grip, baggage, satchel, portmanteau, bag, suitcase, gripsack, haversack

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British Dictionary definitions for valise

valise
/ (vəˈliːz) /

noun

a small overnight travelling case

Word Origin for valise

C17: via French from Italian valigia, of unknown origin
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