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bottom drawer
bottom drawer n Brit a young woman's collection of clothes, linen, cutlery, etc, in anticipation of marriage. US and Canadian equivalent: hope chest Translationsbottom drawer
bottom drawerA young woman's collection of household items to use in her home after marriage. Primarily heard in UK. Sarah collected linens and sheets for her bottom drawer in anticipation of her new life as a married woman.See also: bottom, drawerbottom drawer the collection of linen, clothes, and household items assembled by a woman in preparation for her marriage. The bottom drawer was the traditional place for storing such articles. The US equivalent is hope chest .See also: bottom, drawerThesaurusSeehope chest |