wallet

Definition

A small case, often flat and often made of leather, for keeping money (especially paper money), credit cards, etc.

Etymology

From Middle English walet (“a bag, knapsack”), of uncertain origin. Possibly from an assumed Old Northern French *walet (“a roll; bag; a knapsack”), from Proto-Germanic *wal- (“to roll”). More at walk, well, wallow.

Example Sentences

• "The thief stole all the money and credit cards out of the old man's wallet."
• "I forgot my wallet and left it at home."
• "Master leathercrafter does handcrafted wallets, belts, purses, handbags etc., supporting self and helpers. Good enough to carve fantst art and portraits into leather."

Related Words