Associations to the word «Holdall»

Wiktionary

HOLDALL, noun. A large bag for carrying things whilst travelling.
HOLDALL, noun. (figuratively) A book or similar printed work containing a wide variety of information. Compare to omnibus, encyclopedia.

Dictionary definition

HOLDALL, noun. A capacious bag or basket.

Wise words

The most valuable of all talents is that of never using two words when one will do.
Thomas Jefferson