portmantles

"portmantles," which were crammed with letters and parcels.

Home Life in Colonial Days

And, as far off as they could perceive him, they ran thronging upon the back of one another in all haste towards him, to unload him of his money, and untruss his portmantles.

Five books of the lives, heroic deeds and sayings of Gargantua and his son Pantagruel

And, as far off as they could perceive him, they ran thronging upon the back of one another in all haste towards him, to unload him of his money, and untruss his portmantles.

Five books of the lives, heroic deeds and sayings of Gargantua and his son Pantagruel

"Gentlemen and noblemen carried copies of it in portmantles and pockets requiring subscriptions thereunto, and using their utmost endeavours with their friends in private for to subscribe."

The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 4: Clandestinity-Diocesan Chancery

Our cart ain't exactly fit for young gentlemen like you, but it's better than nothing, as it will carry your ` portmantles, 'and you can get in and ride when you are tired; so, if you will walk in and sit down in the bar, I'll send the boy off at once.

The Rival Crusoes

And, as far off as they could perceive him, they ran thronging upon the back of one another in all haste towards him, to unload him of his money, and untruss his portmantles.

Gargantua and Pantagruel, Illustrated, Book 1