Carpetbag

['kɑːpɪtbæɡ]

(noun.) traveling bag made of carpet; widely used in 19th century.

(adj.) presumptuously seeking success or a position in a new locality; 'a carpetbag stranger'; 'a capetbag politician' .

(adj.) following the practices or characteristic of carpetbaggers; 'carpetbag adventurers'; 'a carpetbag government' .

Editor: Pedro--From WordNet

(n.) A portable bag for travelers; -- so called because originally made of carpet.

Checker: Lorrie