despatch case

A form of dispatch case — A flat, stiff case used for carrying papers, documents, books, etc.

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Meanings

noundespatch case (plural despatch cases)

plural despatch cases

  1. alternativeAlternative spelling of dispatch case.

    He opened a drawer, and took out a small despatch-case, then turned to me.

    1920, Agatha Christie, The Mysterious Affair at Styles, London: Pan Books, published 1954, page 36
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