Definition of brief bag
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: the traditional blue or red bag used by barristers to carry their briefs to and from court
2
: briefcase
especially
: a briefcase with expanding sides and bottom designed to carry both documents and clothing for an overnight trip
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“Brief bag.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brief%20bag. Accessed 18 May. 2021.
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