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duffel bag


duffel bag

noun

: a large cloth bag that is held by a strap or handles and is used to carry personal belongings

Full Definition of DUFFEL BAG

:  a soft oblong bag for personal belongings
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First Known Use of DUFFEL BAG

1917

Rhymes with DUFFEL BAG

barracks bag, basic slag, body bag, bullyrag, carpetbag, ditty bag, garment bag, heavy bag, litterbag, lollygag, saddlebag, scalawag, shopping bag, shoulder bag, sleeping bag, tucker-bag, water bag

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