0 a small bag for money, keys, make-up, etc., carried especially by women
1 a bag, often with a handle or a strap going over the shoulder, used esp. by women for carrying money, keys, and small personal items such as makeup; purse
She took her hairbrush from her handbag and began to brush her hair.
I scooped up my belongings into my handbag.
Tax on these handbags sold in this country.
Many species are traded either as exotic pets or because they are used in the manufacture of goods such as handbags, shoes and belts.
We are improving health by introducing a national minimum wage, putting money into the pockets and handbags of the worst off who are in work.
