valise — meaning in English
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English meaning
- portmanteau noun A word formed by blending the sounds and meanings of two others, such as brunch from breakfast and lunch, or smog from smoke and fog.
- suitcase noun A rectangular case with a handle, used for carrying clothes and belongings when travelling.
- trunk verb To cut something short or reduce it drastically.
Senses
valise is used for these senses in English:
- portmanteau A large travelling case usually made of leather, and opening into two equal sections.
- suitcase A large (usually rectangular) piece of luggage used for carrying clothes, and sometimes suits, when travelling.
- trunk (North America, automotive) The luggage storage compartment of a sedan/saloon-style car.
portmanteau — full definition
- noun A word formed by blending the sounds and meanings of two others, such as brunch from breakfast and lunch, or smog from smoke and fog.
- adjective Combining two or more separate things or qualities into one.
- noun A large travelling case that opens into two equal compartments.