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Suggested to be a clipping of commodity bag, a British naval term.
Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
ditty bag
Today it means: A small bag used to carry one's personal effects or toiletries while traveling. Full definition →
Today it means: A small bag used to carry one's personal effects or toiletries while traveling. Full definition →
Suggested to be a clipping of commodity bag, a British naval term.
Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.