"everyday carry" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} everyday carry (uncountable)
  1. The set of various useful items which someone takes with them every day, such as a mobile phone or a watch. Wikipedia link: everyday carry Tags: uncountable Derived forms: EDC [abbreviation]
    Sense id: en-everyday_carry-en-noun-~H1WDTEP Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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