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wallet
[ wol-it, waw-lit ]
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.
wallet
/ ˈwɒlɪt /
noun
- a small folding case, usually of leather, for holding paper money, documents, etc
- a bag used to carry tools
- archaic.a rucksack or knapsack
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Word History and Origins
Origin of wallet1
1350–1400; Middle English walet < ?
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Word History and Origins
Origin of wallet1
C14: of Germanic origen; compare Old English weallian, Old High German wallōn to roam, German wallen to go on a pilgrimage
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Example Sentences
Hay and Mayo are accused of transferring cryptocurrency from their projects into their own wallets as part of their schemes.
From Los Angeles Times
Here are a few ways some of America’s wealthiest lightened their very large wallets.
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On their website, Steam warn of increasing reports of scammers coercing victims to purchase Steam wallet gift cards.
From BBC
Sun has been known to lighten his wallet before.
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A front pocket keeps tech and chargers tidy, while a hidden waterproof pocket safeguards passports and wallets.
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