About The Word Carpetbag

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Carpetbag

Carpetbag Meaning & Definition
Carpetbag Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Carpetbag?

[n] traveling bag made of carpet; widely used in 19th century
[adj] following the practices or characteristic of carpetbaggers; "carpetbag adventurers"; "a carpetbag government"

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See Also | bag | grip | suitcase | traveling bag

Carpetbag In Webster's Dictionary

\Car"pet*bag`\, n. A portable bag for travelers; -- so called because originally made of carpet.

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