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HOPE CHEST
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I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Chest for storage of clothing (trousseau) and household goods in anticipation of marriage
Synonyms:
hope chest; wedding chest
Classified under:
Nouns denoting man-made objects
Hypernyms ("hope chest" is a kind of...):
chest (box with a lid; used for storage; usually large and sturdy)