dressing casen.

Brit.

/ˈdrɛsɪŋ ˌkeɪs/, U.S.

/ˈdrɛsɪŋ ˌkeɪs/

Origin: Formed within English, by compounding. Etymons: dressing n., case n.²

Etymology: < dressing n. + case n.² Compare earlier dressing box n.

Now historical and archaic.

A case designed to hold toiletries and articles for personal grooming, esp. one fitted for travelling; = dressing box n. Also more generally: a suitcase.

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the world > physical sensation > cleanness and dirtiness > cleaning > cleaning or cleanliness of the person > [noun] > bag or case for toilet utensils

dressing box1607

toilet1728

toilet box1729

dressing case1778

toilet case1807

wet pack1928

Dopp kit1937

the mind > attention and judgement > beautification > beautification of the person > beautification of the skin or complexion > [noun] > sets and containers for

dressing box1607

toileta1684

dressing case1778

service1851

toiletry1892

powder bowl1894

vanity bag1907

vanity-box1911

powder compact1920

compact1921

vanity set1930

flapjack1934

minaudière1940

1778 Public Advertiser 4 June (advt.) Great Choice of Ladies Dressing Cases of various Sizes, that hold Powder, Pomatums, Combs, Essences and Writing, with every Conveniency fit for travelling.

1790 Pennsylvania Packet 10 May 4/3 A few curious morocco dressing cases for gentlemen and ladies.

1838 J. F. Cooper Home as Found I. vi. 172 The dressing-case was complicated and large, having several compartments.

1858 T. G. Vielé Following Drum 96 I sat on a dressing-case in the sand, patiently watching the operation.

1922 J. M. Murry Things we Are 81 He wanted to know about the dressing-case; what colour it was, even, and how many bottles it contained.

1949 R. Vickers Dept. Dead Ends 32 Did you happen to have a crocodile dressing-case stolen from you at Victoria Station the day before yesterday?

2016 Gloucestershire Echo (Nexis) 19 Mar. 50 Other notable items included a 19th century gentleman's fitted dressing case at £460.

This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, March 2018; most recently modified version published online March 2022).

单词	dressing case
释义	dressing casen. Brit. /ˈdrɛsɪŋ ˌkeɪs/, U.S. /ˈdrɛsɪŋ ˌkeɪs/ Origin: Formed within English, by compounding. Etymons: dressing n., case n.² Etymology: < dressing n. + case n.² Compare earlier dressing box n. Now historical and archaic. A case designed to hold toiletries and articles for personal grooming, esp. one fitted for travelling; = dressing box n. Also more generally: a suitcase. ΘΚΠ the world > physical sensation > cleanness and dirtiness > cleaning > cleaning or cleanliness of the person > [noun] > bag or case for toilet utensils dressing box1607 toilet1728 toilet box1729 dressing case1778 toilet case1807 wet pack1928 Dopp kit1937 the mind > attention and judgement > beautification > beautification of the person > beautification of the skin or complexion > [noun] > sets and containers for dressing box1607 toileta1684 dressing case1778 service1851 toiletry1892 powder bowl1894 vanity bag1907 vanity-box1911 powder compact1920 compact1921 vanity set1930 flapjack1934 minaudière1940 1778 Public Advertiser 4 June (advt.) Great Choice of Ladies Dressing Cases of various Sizes, that hold Powder, Pomatums, Combs, Essences and Writing, with every Conveniency fit for travelling. 1790 Pennsylvania Packet 10 May 4/3 A few curious morocco dressing cases for gentlemen and ladies. 1838 J. F. Cooper Home as Found I. vi. 172 The dressing-case was complicated and large, having several compartments. 1858 T. G. Vielé Following Drum 96 I sat on a dressing-case in the sand, patiently watching the operation. 1922 J. M. Murry Things we Are 81 He wanted to know about the dressing-case; what colour it was, even, and how many bottles it contained. 1949 R. Vickers Dept. Dead Ends 32 Did you happen to have a crocodile dressing-case stolen from you at Victoria Station the day before yesterday? 2016 Gloucestershire Echo (Nexis) 19 Mar. 50 Other notable items included a 19th century gentleman's fitted dressing case at £460. This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, March 2018; most recently modified version published online March 2022). < n.1778
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