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A carved chest traditionally used to hold linens provided by a brides's family as a contribution to her new home. Now rare.
an ornamental chest made to contain a bride's clothes, etc.
A large Italian coffer, esp. one made to hold the trousseau of a bride, often elaborately carved and decorated. Also attributive.