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billfold

[ bil-fohld ]

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noun

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

billfold

/ ˈbɪlˌfəʊld /

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

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An Americanism dating back to 1890–95; bill ¹ + fold ¹

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I instinctively reached for my billfold — showing him exactly where I had my cards and money.

After Connor Halsa and a cousin hooked and reeled in what they thought was a fish, they instead found a billfold full of greenbacks.

Three hours’ wage was a high price to pay for answers, but I reached into my overcoat pocket for my billfold.

Out into mid-air, Quite unaware Of his exiting billfold and keys.

He pulled a single out of his billfold.

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