portacicche

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Italian

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Etymology

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Verb-object compound, composed of porta (“to carry”) +‎ cicche (“cigarette butts”), literally “cigarette-butt carrier”.

Noun

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portacicche m (invariable)

  1. (historical, slang) in World War I, cartridge box
    Synonyms: giberna, cartucciera
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