wallet
[ wol-it, waw-lit ]
/ ˈwɒl ɪt, ˈwɔ lɪt /
noun
a flat, folding pocketbook, especially one large enough to hold paper money, credit cards, driver's license, etc., and sometimes having a compartment for coins.
Chiefly British.
a bag for carrying food, clothing, toilet articles, etc., during a journey; knapsack or rucksack.
Origin of wallet
1350–1400; Middle English
walet < ?
WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH wallet
briefcase handbag pocketbook purse valise walletWords nearby wallet
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British Dictionary definitions for wallet
wallet
/ (ˈwɒlɪt) /
noun
a small folding case, usually of leather, for holding paper money, documents, etc
a bag used to carry tools
archaic, mainly British
a rucksack or knapsack
Word Origin for wallet
C14: of Germanic origin; compare Old English
weallian, Old High German
wallōn to roam, German
wallen to go on a pilgrimage