Briefcases

/ˈbrif.keɪ.sɪz/ noun

Definition

Hard-sided or soft-sided rectangular bags used to carry documents, files, and important papers, typically for business professionals.

Etymology

From 'brief' (short legal documents) + 'case' (a container); originated in the 19th century when lawyers needed specialized cases to carry legal briefs to court and the term stuck for similar professional bags.

Kelly Says

The briefcase is basically a 19th-century invention that became THE symbol of business professionals everywhere—so iconic that it was one of the first things tech startups tried to eliminate when they wanted to look creative and rebellious.

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