billfold

English

noun
Definitions
  • A small, folding sleeve or case designed to hold paper currency, as well as credit cards, pictures, etc.

Etymology

Compound from English bill (note of charges for goods, the point of beyond the fluke, sheet of paper, cutting instrument, list) + English fold.

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English

fold

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