ditty box

noun

1. a small box used like a ditty bag.

Word History and Origins

Origin of ditty box¹

1880–85; Americanism

Example Sentences

It warned me against keeping "a ditty-box that others have a better claim to, and is like to cost you dear."

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He wanted a ditty-box, too; something extra large and old, and strong, and a tray with a lock-up till in it.

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An old man with a gray beard sat on a ditty box at the lee rail, sewing a pair of breeches.

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The ditty box serves as the jackies desk, his table, his seat and many other things.

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Never interfere with another mans ditty box unless you are looking for trouble.

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