ditty bag

noun

1. a small bag used especially by sailors to hold sewing implements, toiletries, etc.

ditty bag

noun

1. a sailor's cloth bag for personal belongings or tools. A box used for these purposes is termed a ditty box

Word History and Origins

Origin of ditty bag¹

First recorded in 1855–60; of obscure origin

Word History and Origins

Origin of ditty bag¹

C19: perhaps from obsolete dutty calico, from Hindi dhōtī loincloth, dhoti

Example Sentences

I remember that they had one ditty bag between them, and they had a woman's thimble in it.

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A “ditty bag” should be made of some tough strong material, such as fustian, velveteen, or canvas.

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A small ditty-bag, often worn by sailors, for holding tobacco and other things.

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But I am thankful they left me my ditty bag; and I have my knife too, you remember.

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Each takes a new pair out of his ditty bag and strings it to the foot last of his hammock.

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