carpetbag

[ kahr-pit-bag ]

/ ˈkɑr pɪtˌbæg /

a bag for traveling, especially one made of carpeting.

to journey with little luggage.

to act as a carpetbagger.

Origin of carpetbag

First recorded in 1820–30; carpet + bag

A traveller got out with his carpetbag in his hand, and was shown into the sanded parlour.

My Novel, Complete |Edward Bulwer-Lytton
And before a hand could be raised to prevent him, he had emptied the contents of the carpetbag upon the table.

The Luck of Roaring Camp and Other Tales |Bret Harte
In one hour from that time they had packed a box and a carpetbag, and were on their way to a railway station.

Put Yourself in His Place |Charles Reade
We'll be likely to need thread, buttons, and some patches for our clothes, though I've got a supply in my carpetbag.

Klondike Nuggets |E. S. Ellis

When the boy got through, he cast a speculative glance at the carpetbag.

Brave and Bold |Horatio Alger

carpetbag

/ (ˈkɑːpɪtˌbæɡ) /

a travelling bag originally made of carpeting