billfold

[ bil-fohld ]
/ ˈbɪlˌfoʊld /
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noun

a thin, flat, folding case, often of leather, for carrying paper money in the pocket and with fewer compartments than a wallet.
wallet(def 1).
Also called, especially British, notecase.

Origin of billfold

An Americanism dating back to 1890–95; bill1 + fold1

Words nearby billfold

billet, billet-doux, billethead, billety, billfish, billfold, billfolder, billhead, billhook, billi bi, billiard

Words related to billfold

pocketbook, pocket, wallet, bag, handbag, pouch, purse, poke, hide, leather, clutch, frame, sack, receptacle, bursa, carryall, lizard, moneybag, reticule

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British Dictionary definitions for billfold

billfold
/ (ˈbɪlˌfəʊld) /

noun

US and Canadian a small folding case, usually of leather, for holding paper money, documents, etc Also called (in Britain and other countries): wallet