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Meaning of CARPETBAG

Pronunciation:  'kârpit`bag

WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
  1. [n]  traveling bag made of carpet; widely used in 19th century
  2. [adj]  following the practices or characteristic of carpetbaggers; "carpetbag adventurers"; "a carpetbag government"
 
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 See Also: bag, grip, suitcase, traveling bag

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\Car"pet*bag`\, n.
A portable bag for travelers; -- so called because originally
made of carpet.
 

 

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