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Definition of
carpet bag noun
from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary
carpet bag
noun
/ˈkɑːpɪt bæɡ/
/ˈkɑːrpɪt bæɡ/
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a bag used in the past for carrying your things when travelling
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carpet bag
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