"hobo bag" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: hobo bags [plural]
Etymology: Because its shape resembles the bindle on a stick supposed to be carried by hobos. Head templates: {{en-noun}} hobo bag (plural hobo bags)
  1. A handbag or purse characterized by a crescent shape, a slouchy posture, and a long shoulder strap. Wikipedia link: hobo bag
    Sense id: en-hobo_bag-en-noun-zjzAVOfX Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

Inflected forms

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