Gladstone bag

English

Etymology

Named for British prime minister William E Gladstone (1809-1898), a frequent traveller.

Noun

Gladstone bag (plural Gladstone bags)

  1. (dated) An early hinged bag, a precursor of the modern briefcase.
    • 1951, J.D. Salinger, The Catcher in the Rye, Chapter 7:
      I lit a cigarette and got all dressed and then I packed these two Gladstones I have. It only took me about two minutes.
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