Carpetbags

/ˈkɑːrpɪtbæɡz/ noun

Definition

Plural of carpetbag; multiple traveling bags made of carpet material, or instances of carpetbag schemes.

Etymology

Simple plural of carpetbag, which is a compound of 'carpet' and 'bag,' with roots in both textile manufacturing and travel culture.

Kelly Says

When you see a museum display of actual carpetbags from the 1860s, you realize how small they are—it's funny that such a modest piece of luggage created such enormous historical drama!

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