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patchbox

The correct spelling is patchbox.

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The correct spelling is patchbox. A fancy box, generally with a mirror under the lid, for holding artificial beauty spots, or patches, worn on the face.

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Definition

noun

  1. 1.A fancy box, generally with a mirror under the lid, for holding artificial beauty spots, or patches, worn on the face.
  2. 2.A lidded container fitted to a gun to hold the cloth patches used when shooting round shot.

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