English Explanatory Dictionary

dilly bag

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A traditional Australian Aboriginal string bag, made from twisted bark fibres and used for gathering food.
  2. Any similar loose bag with a large strap, normally made of soft cloth.
  3. Synonym of ditty bag.

Pronunciation

EN-AU ck1 dilly bag.ogg

Word forms

dilly bag dilly bags dillybag dilly-bag

Etymology

From Yagara dili (“coarse grass; small fibre bag or basket”).

Synonyms

ditty bag
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