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| bag |
any of various types of hand luggage, such as a purse, satchel, or suitcase. [1/11 definitions] |
| handbag |
a bag or similar receptacle, used usu. by women to carry small personal articles and necessities; purse. [1/2 definitions] |
| pick1 |
to steal from (someone's pocket or purse). [1/14 definitions] |
| portemonnaie |
money-carrier (French); a small pocketbook or purse. |
| reticule |
a woman's small handbag or purse with a drawstring, originally made of netting. [1/2 definitions] |
| shoulder strap |
a strap that is worn on the shoulder, as to support a garment or carry a purse or camera. [1/2 definitions] |
| sporran |
a leather purse or pouch, often covered with fur, that is worn hanging in front of the kilt as part of the dress costume of Scottish Highlanders. |
| stake2 |
(often pl.) that which is given to the winner of a competition; purse. [1/6 definitions] |
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