dorothy bag

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Definition of dorothy bag in English English dictionary

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

Pulling out a letter from her dorothy bag she beguiled the tediousness of waiting by perusing distraitly its contents.

small handbag that is carried on the wrist (Old British usage)

Related Terms

Dorothy bags

plural form of Dorothy bag

Hyphenation

Dor·o·thy bag

Turkish pronunciation

dôrıthi bäg

Pronunciation

/ˈdôrəᴛʜē ˈbag/ /ˈdɔːrəθiː ˈbæɡ/