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hand⋅bag

[hand-bag]
–noun
1. a bag or box of leather, fabric, plastic, or the like, held in the hand or carried by means of a handle or strap, commonly used by women for holding money, toilet articles, small purchases, etc.
2. valise.

Origin:
1860–65; hand + bag
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hand·bag   (hānd'bāg')   
n.  
  1. A woman's purse.

  2. A piece of small hand luggage.

The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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