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steamer trunk

noun

  1. a rectangular traveling trunk low enough to slide under a bunk on a ship.


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51³Ô¹Ï History and Origins

Origin of steamer trunk1

First recorded in 1890–95
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We sailed away to London, England, Louise and Beatrice, Lamont and I. We began our journey by steamer trunk—that biggest trunk that had stood open for days in Camilla’s bedroom, filling up with her new finery.

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The steamer trunk was gone, and Camilla’s lavender dinner gown was wadded on the floor with all her underthings.

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“You mean to tell me you came aboard in the handkerchief drawer of my steamer trunk?â€

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The biggest steamer trunk stood open on the floor of Camilla’s cabin.

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The steamer trunk blocked the view.

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