Powder-bag

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    A bag for gunpowder. historical
  2. 2
    A woman's accessory in the form of a small bag containing cosmetic powder. dated

    ""You have your powder-bag, my dear Enid. If you see a particularly good specimen of ectoplasm in the course of the evening don't forget your father.""

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""You have your powder-bag, my dear Enid. If you see a particularly good specimen of ectoplasm in the course of the evening don't forget your father.""

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