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hope chest
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hope chest, wedding chestnoun
chest for storage of clothing (trousseau) and household goods in anticipation of marriage
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hope chestnoun
A box containing items, especially clothing, table linens, towels, bed linens, and quilts, typically stored by unmarried young women in anticipation of future marriages or married lives.
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Hope chest
A hope chest, also called dowry chest, cedar chest, trousseau chest, or glory box is a piece of furniture traditionally used by unmarried young women to collect items, such as clothing and household linen, in anticipation of married life. The term "hope chest" or "cedar chest" is used in the Midwest or South of the United States; in the United Kingdom, the term is "bottom drawer"; while both terms, and "glory box" are used by women in Australia.
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hope chest
A hope chest, also known as dowry chest, cedar chest or glory box, is a box traditionally used by unmarried young women to collect items such as clothing, table linen, towels, bed linen, quilts, and such household items in anticipation of married life. The chest is a symbol of preparation for woman's future role as a wife and homemaker. The items stored in the hope chest are often handmade, with special care.
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Hope chest
A hope chest, dowry chest, cedar chest, or glory box is a chest used to collect items such as clothing and household linen, by unmarried young women in anticipation of married life. The term "hope chest" or "cedar chest" is used in the midwest or south of the United States; in the United Kingdom, the term is "bottom drawer"; while "glory box" is used by women in Australia.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of hope chest in Chaldean Numerology is: 9
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of hope chest in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9
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