flies only with a handbag so he doesn't have to check his luggage
her handbag is just big enough to hold her favorite photos and wallet
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1859
carry-on, carryall, grip, portmanteau, suitcase, traveling bag, wallet;
overnight bag (also overnight case);
backpack, haversack, knapsack, packsack, rucksack;
: a woman's small bag or purse used for carrying personal things and money
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