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Dorothybag (pluralDorothy bags)

1. A woman’shandbag gathered at the top by adrawstring whose loops are used as a handle; traditionally used bybridesmaids to carryconfetti
   • 1919,Ronald Firbank,Valmouth, Duckworth, hardback edition, page 95:

     Pulling out a letter from herdorothy bag she beguiled the tediousness of waiting by perusing distraitly its contents.

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