Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun A box for holding writing-paper, and sometimes other materials for writing.
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Examples
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She only succeeded by bringing the blank envelope to him upon the paper-case, and putting it coaxingly on his lap.
No Name 2003
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On her way out, she noticed a table in a corner, with an inkstand and a paper-case on it, and tried, without attracting his attention, to take the writing materials away.
No Name 2003
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I value that paper-case; my sister gave it to me last holidays.
Tom Brown's Schooldays Hughes, Thomas, 1822-1896 1971
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The paper-case fuze is marked with the number of seconds it burns per inch, and it may be cut, where no danger from ignition can take place, with a sharp knife.
Ordnance Instructions for the United States Navy. 1866. Fourth edition. United States. Navy Dept. Bureau of Ordnance
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There are also supplied paper-case fuzes of greater length, which, when used, are always to be inserted in metal stocks.
Ordnance Instructions for the United States Navy. 1866. Fourth edition. United States. Navy Dept. Bureau of Ordnance
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The conical paper-case fuze (fig. 42d), inserted in a metal or wooden plug that fitted the fuze hole, contained composition whose rate of burning was shown by the color of the paper.
Artillery Through the Ages A Short Illustrated History of Cannon, Emphasizing Types Used in America Albert Manucy
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There was a mirror in the lid of a paper-case on the table. lie took it up and looked at himself anxiously, but was at once relieved by what he saw.
Cashel Byron's Profession George Bernard Shaw 1903
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The letter was finished, folded, sealed; and with a sigh Eleanor closed her paper-case.
The Old Helmet 1864
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Eleanor brought her paper-case and sat down at the table.
The Old Helmet 1864
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Rupert made no answer, but pulled the inkstand across the table, opened the paper-case, and took up a pen.
Abbeychurch Charlotte Mary Yonge 1862
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