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duffel

or duf·fle

[ duhf-uh l ]

/ ˈdʌf əl /

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noun

a camper's clothing and equipment.

a coarse woolen cloth having a thick nap, used for coats, blankets, etc.

duffel bag.

Origin of duffel

First recorded in 1640–50; after Duffel, a town near Antwerp

Words nearby duffel

duet, duetting, dufay, duff, duff up, duffel, duffel bag, duffel coat, duffer, duffle coat, duffy

Example sentences from the Web for duffel

I noticed their new un-faded uniforms, their dust-free boots, and their duffel bags stacked high on a pallet.

Downsizing the War: Layoffs and Yard Sales in Afghanistan |Nick Willard |August 1, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
She snatched her purse from the kitchen counter and stormed out the front door, past his duffel bags.

Short Stories from The Daily Beast: Four Hundred Grand |Elliot Ackerman |July 6, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
A man walked into a Georgia school with an AK-47 and a duffel bag full of ammunition.

The Woman Who Stopped a School Shooting |Caitlin Dickson |January 22, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
His mother would come back from overseas trips with a duffel bag stuffed with research, which he would dutifully carry upstairs.

The Education of Luke Russert |Howard Kurtz |December 6, 2010 |DAILY BEAST

Burgess later told authorities he stuffed her body in a duffel bag and tossed it into the sea.

The Other Craigslist Killer |Jennifer Wadsworth |May 18, 2009 |DAILY BEAST
Duffel overheard a part of the conversation between him and a young friend—hence his knowledge of Hadley's movements.

Eveline Mandeville |Alvin Addison
A strong breeze began to blow and we decided to go into the hold for the night, coil ourselves up in our duffel, and go to sleep.

Trails and Tramps in Alaska and Newfoundland |William S. Thomas
His legs were swathed in duffel leggings, so that they appeared to be of enormous size.

Murder Point |Coningsby Dawson
She could presume on Duffel's cowardice, but she dare not trust his word or his oath.

Eveline Mandeville |Alvin Addison
If his camp grows into a house frequented by sportsmen, there will be a duffel room to contain all manner of unclassified things.

Duffels |Edward Eggleston

British Dictionary definitions for duffel

duffel

duffle

/ (ˈdʌfəl) /

noun

a heavy woollen cloth with a thick nap

mainly US and Canadian equipment or supplies, esp those of a camper

Word Origin for duffel

C17: after Duffel, Belgian town