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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
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of ditty bag1

First recorded in 1855–60; of obscure origin
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Word History and Origins

Origin of ditty bag1

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

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

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

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

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

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

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