Gladstone bag
Gladstone bag · Gladstone bags
An early hinged bag, a precursor of the modern briefcaseAn early hinged bag, a precursor of the modern briefcase.
Meaning
1 senses(dated)An early hinged bag, a precursor of the modern briefcase.
More definitions
- a large travelling bag made of stiff leather
Origin
Named after British prime minister William E. Gladstone (1809–1898), a frequent traveller.Named after British prime minister William E. Gladstone (1809–1898), a frequent traveller.
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Forms
plural: Gladstone bags| Singular | Gladstone bag |
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Synonyms
2 synonymsClose in meaning
- a large travelling bag made of stiff leather:portmanteauGladstone
See also
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