monkey bag

Noun

historical slang

(nautical, slang, historical) A sailor's small money bag, worn around the neck.

Japanese Meaning

海員が首に掛けて持っていた小銭入れ（または金銭入れ）

The old sailor reached into his monkey bag and counted the coins under his breath.

年老いた船員は首に下げた船乗りの小銭入れに手を入れ、つぶやきながら硬貨を数えた。

Sense（1）

(nautical, slang, historical) A sailor's small money bag, worn around the neck.

monkey bags

（ plural ）