valise — a small piece of luggage; a traveling bag or suitcase
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a small piece of luggage; a traveling bag or suitcase
Pronunciation (IPA): /vəˈliːs/
Example Sentences
- The detective found a mysterious letter hidden in the old valise.
- My grandmother's antique valise is so fancy that even my laptop feels underdressed in it.
- He carried his diplomatic papers in a locked valise.
valise
NOUN[/vəˈliːs/]
a small piece of luggage; a traveling bag or suitcase
Man carrying his travel valise
Police check the valise, then release with ease!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The word valise entered English in the 17th century from French valise, which itself derives from Italian valigia meaning 'bag' or 'suitcase'. It originally referred to a small, elegant travel bag or portable case used by affluent travelers.
Breakdown
French valise (from Italian valigia, meaning 'bag') + English suffix -ø (no modification). The word entered English as a direct loanword without morphological adaptation.
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📝Examples
“The detective found a mysterious letter hidden in the old valise.”
“My grandmother's antique valise is so fancy that even my laptop feels underdressed in it.”
“He carried his diplomatic papers in a locked valise.”
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