duffle-bag

DCHP-1 (pre-1967)

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a large bag of heavy cloth or canvas, used for carrying personal belongings.

See: duffle(def. 4)

Quotations

1924

He smiled "good morning," as he took up my duffle-bag and eiderdown and handed them out to be lashed aboard the sledge.

1964

We found it cramped going, prodded from all sides by duffle bags, fishing rods and elbows.