Dorothy bag
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Etymology[edit]
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Noun[edit]
Dorothy bag (plural Dorothy bags)
- A woman’s handbag gathered at the top by a drawstring whose loops are used as a handle; traditionally used by bridesmaids to carry confetti
- 1919, Ronald Firbank, Valmouth, Duckworth, hardback edition, page 95:
- Pulling out a letter from her dorothy bag she beguiled the tediousness of waiting by perusing distraitly its contents.
- 1919, Ronald Firbank, Valmouth, Duckworth, hardback edition, page 95: