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va·lise

   [vuh-lees or, especially Brit., -leez]
noun
a small piece of luggage that can be carried by hand, used to hold clothing, toilet articles, etc.; suitcase; traveling bag.
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Origin:
1605–15; < French < Italian valigia, of obscure origin; compare Medieval Latin valēsium

Can be confused: briefcase, handbag, pocketbook, purse, valise, wallet.
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valise (vəˈliːz)
 
—n
a small overnight travelling case
 
[C17: via French from Italian valigia, of unknown origin]

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valise
1615, "suitcase, soldier's kit bag," from Fr. valise (1568), from It. valigia, of uncertain origin. Attested in M.L. forms valisia (1407), valixia (1298).
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