Suggested to be a clipping ofcommodity bag, a British naval term.

dittybag (pluralditty bags)

1. A smallbag used to carry one's personal effects ortoiletries while traveling.
2. Asailor's small bag to holdthread,needles,tape, etc.; ahousewife.

   Synonym:sailor's housewife

3. A Girl Guide's bag toholddishes andcutlery, usually made ofmeshfabric or sewndishtowel.

   Synonyms:mess bag,dilly bag,mess kit

4. (theater) A bag used toholdcostumepieces that do not hang onhangers, such assocks orgloves.
5. (television) Acameraman's bag containing various smalltools.

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