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valise

[ vuh-lees or, especially British, -leez ]
/ vəˈlis or, especially 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
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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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