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ditty bag

noun

Definition of DITTY BAG

: a bag used especially by sailors to hold small articles (as needles and thread)

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Origin of DITTY BAG

origin unknown

First Known Use: circa 1860

Rhymes with DITTY BAG

barracks bag, basic slag, body bag, bullyrag, carpetbag, duffel bag, garment bag, heavy bag, litterbag, lollygag, saddlebag, scalawag, shopping bag, shoulder bag, sleeping bag, tucker-bag, water bag

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