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bag of shells

noun

Etymology

Misconstruction of bagatelle (“trifle”).

Definitions

  1. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically

    Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see bag, shell.

  2. A trifle.

    • For an ordinary intellect, yes, but for me a mere bagatelle, or bag-of-shells, as the ancients have it.

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