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Meaning of "ditty bag" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD DITTY BAG

Perhaps from obsolete dutty calico, from Hindi dhōtī loincloth, dhoti.
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PRONUNCIATION OF DITTY BAG

ditty bag play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF DITTY BAG

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Ditty bag is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES DITTY BAG MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of ditty bag in the English dictionary

The definition of ditty bag in the dictionary is a sailor's cloth bag for personal belongings or tools. A box used for these purposes is termed a ditty box.


WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE DITTY BAG

ditrochee
ditsiness
dittander
dittanies
dittany
dittay
ditties
ditto
ditto mark
ditto sign
dittographies
dittography
dittology
ditty
ditty box
ditz
ditzier
ditziest
ditziness
ditzy

WORDS THAT END LIKE DITTY BAG

bean bag
body bag
bounty bag
carry-on bag
colostomy bag
dilly bag
doggy bag
goody bag
jelly bag
Jiffy bag
let the cat out of the bag
lucky bag
mummy bag
mystery bag
nunny bag
plastic bag
poly bag
shopping bag
tote bag
vanity bag

Synonyms and antonyms of ditty bag in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «ditty bag» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF DITTY BAG

Find out the translation of ditty bag to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of ditty bag from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «ditty bag» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

小曲袋
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

bolsa cancioncilla
570 millions of speakers

English

ditty bag
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

छोटा गीत बैग
380 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Arabic

حقيبة الانشودة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

частушка мешок
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

saco de cantiga
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

বিদগ্ধ ব্যাগ
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

sac de chansonnette
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Beg ditty
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Liedchen Tasche
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

小物入れ袋
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

가곡 가방
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Tas tas
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

túi Ditty
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

டிட்டி பையில்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

नाटकीय पिशवी
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Pis çanta
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

sacchetto di canzoncina
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

torba śpiewka
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

частушка мішок
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

sac cântecel
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

τσάντα τραγουδάκι
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Ditty sak
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

ditty bag
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

ditty bag
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of ditty bag

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «DITTY BAG»

The term «ditty bag» is normally little used and occupies the 123.106 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «DITTY BAG» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about ditty bag

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «DITTY BAG»

Discover the use of ditty bag in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to ditty bag and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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The Ditty Bag Book: A Guide for Sailors
Included in this handy, portable guide is additional information about the essential tools any sailor should have aboard ship, such as a clasp knife, a hand-seeming palm, beeswax, and a serving mallet.
Frank Rosenow, 2013
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Stockwin's Maritime Miscellany: A Ditty Bag of Wonders from ...
Lt Cdr Julian Stockwin shares his love and knowledge of the sea in this entertaining collection of maritime stories and little-known trivia.
Julian Stockwin, 2011
3
Riverace... Cold Warrior
"Put it into your Ditty Bag!" Sixty plops. "Shaving kit!" Sixty kits thrust into the air. " Put it into your Ditty Bag!" Sixty kits into the bag. "One bar of soap!" Sixty bars of soap soared aloft. "Put it into your Ditty Bag!" Sixty bars of soap slid into the bags.
Thomas J. Highstreet, 2004
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Women at War: The Story of Fifty Military Nurses Who Served ...
One morning, she found a ditty bag next to her assigned patient. These bags were small canvas or leather carriers the men used to carry shaving equipment and other persona] items. If a nurse had reason to go through a ditty bag, she usually ...
Elizabeth Norman, 2011
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A Different Light
The Red Cross Ditty Bag Program was a big project and usually well received by the military. Red Cross chapters back in the States filled 8 X 12 inch cloth bags with assorted dime store stuff like hard candy, magazines, stationery, toilet articles ...
Jennifer Thomas, 2010
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Hike Your Own Hike: 7 Life Lessons from Backpacking Across ...
First aid 2.0 Toothbrush 0.2 Dental floss 0.1 Vitamins 0.5 Matches 0.3 Valuables 0.5 Pad, maps, pencil 1.0 Plastic Bag 0.1 Deodorant 0.5 Head Net Cabella 0.6 Repellent 2.0 Sunscreen 2.0 Ditty bag #2 GoLite 0.4 Camcorder w/ film & battery  ...
Francis Tapon, 2006
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Hip Hip Hoo-Ray A Hal-E-Loo-Ya Day Interesting and Unusual ...
Over my shoulder was slung a ditty bag that had my name on it. When I reached the head table, I took the bag off my shoulder put it on the podium. After I got Captain Beerman's attention, I reached into the bag and came out with an unfinished ...
Hal E-Looya, 2011
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Crossing the Line: A Bluejacket's Odyssey in World War II
These were kept in the ditty bag tied to the side of your bunk There wasn't room for anything else and no place elsewhere to stow anything. In time, on shipboard, the sea bag and ditty bag gave way to a small locker, but in training the Old Navy  ...
Alvin B. Kernan, 2008
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Pat Sloan's I Can't Believe I'm Sewing
" Presented in a class format by Pat Sloan, the nationally acclaimed sewing and quilting teacher, this book gives you the basic tools and information you need to get sewing--fast and furious!
‎2008
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Leave No Trace: A Guide to the New Wilderness Etiquette
Then carry all your supplies in their own designated ditty bag so you will know what you are pulling out of your pack. No one wants to get their TP bag when they thought they were reaching for lunch. Women's Hygiene For menstruating ...
Annette McGivney, 2003

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «DITTY BAG»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term ditty bag is used in the context of the following news items.
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Henry, local auxiliary honored by National VFW Auxiliary
She also takes a welcome kit (which includes a homemade quilt or blanket and a ditty bag, a word find book, pen or pencil, greeting cards and ... «Community Newspaper Group, Jun 15»
2
Three weeks left to raise funds for camp
“Naomi is very excited to get her items for camp; they include a 'ditty bag' with toiletry items, a beach towel, bug repellent, sunscreen and a ... «Claremore Daily Progress, Jun 15»
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Local Favorite MuddSharks To Play Free Concert Sunday June 7
The band features Mike Columbo, Dan “Luke Skyrocker” Smith, Tony “Ditty Bag” Nuzzo and Mark “Magicman” Landes. Columbo says, “This ... «Business Wire, May 15»
4
Playing helpless really helps
Stow those fix-it skills in your ditty bag and play the roll of landlubber Ginger or first mate Gilligan while hubby takes the helm. He'll figure out ... «Myguidon, May 15»
5
Heart 2 Heart Golf Tournament at Onward Talofofo
Golfers will receive a ditty bag and lunch prior to the tournament. There will also be on-course drinks and food throughout the course as well as ... «KUAM.com, May 15»
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Golf tournament at Chateau Estates in Kenner benefits Divine Mercy …
Contact tournament chairman Ray Scullin at 504.252.8988 or rscullin@cox.net to play, purchase a sponsorship or donate a prize or ditty bag ... «NOLA.com, Apr 15»
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Sports notes
... time: 11:30 a.m. Shotgun start: 12:30 p.m. Fee: $250 per two-man team (includes green fee, banquet, on-course refreshment and ditty bag). «Pacific Daily News, Mar 15»
8
Exploring Maine Coast by Windjammer
Guests have the opportunity to steer, plot a course, stitch a ditty bag, and if interested, go aloft to stow the topsails. Become part of the crew and ... «Boston Herald, Mar 15»
9
Alabaster City Schools Foundation hosting debut golf tournament …
... beverages on the course, an awards ceremony and a ditty bag with favors. There will also be an auction for a golf membership worth $1,500. «AL.com, Feb 15»
10
Stevensville man is Ravens Cash Fantasy winner
Asked what he needs to do to get ready to go, Canter said simply, “I get dressed, pack my ditty bag and get on the plane.” He hopes he'll bring ... «My Eastern Shore, Nov 14»

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