valise
[vuh-lees or, esp. British, -leez]
- 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
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Contemporary Examples
Next morning Alcide packed my valise, and leaving him in charge of my apartments I took the Orient express for Constantinople.
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Historical Examples
Everything was in perfect order, and the valise had been unpacked.
Casanova's HomecomingArthur Schnitzler
Meantime, his idea was to seek their carriage, and there rid himself of his valise.
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He returned thither, but there was still only his valise on the seat.
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Giaccomo, who did not hurry, came in behind them with the valise.
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The valise he carried seemed much heavier than when he went in.
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valise
- a small overnight travelling case
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Word Origin
C17: via French from Italian valigia, of unknown origin
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Word Origin and History for valise
n.
1610s, "suitcase, soldier's kit bag," from French valise (1560s), from Italian valigia, of uncertain origin. Attested in Medieval Latin forms valisia (early 15c.), valixia (late 13c.).
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