glory box

English - English

Definition of glory box in English English dictionary

A lady’s storage box containing items saved for her wedding or married life

Hyphenation

Glo·ry box

Turkish pronunciation

glôri bäks

Synonyms

bottom drawer, hope chest

Pronunciation

/ˈglôrē ˈbäks/ /ˈɡlɔːriː ˈbɑːks/

Etymology

[ 'glOr-E, 'glor- ] (noun.) 14th century. Middle English glorie, from Middle French & Latin; Middle French, from Latin gloria.