pocketbook

English

noun
Definitions
  • (US) A woman's purse.
  • (figuratively) One's personal budget or economic capacity - the amount one can afford.
  • (uncommon) A small book, particularly (US) a paperback or (UK) notebook able to fit into a pocket.

Etymology

Compound from English pocket + English book (verb, book).

Origin

English

book

Gloss

verb, book

Concept
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Ontological Category

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