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10 Language-to-English DictionariesWallet
/ˈwɒl.ɪt/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A small folding case for carrying paper money, credit cards, and other valuable documents.
"He reached into his back pocket and pulled out his leather wallet to pay for the coffee." - 2
A flat case or folder for holding loose papers, documents, or business cards.
"She kept all her important receipts neatly organized in a small fabric wallet inside her briefcase."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Middle English word 'wallet' or 'walet', meaning a bag or knapsack, possibly originating from Old French 'gualete' or Germanic roots. Over centuries, the meaning shifted from a general travel pack for provisions to a small, flat folding case specifically used for carrying paper money, credit cards, and identification documents.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Wallet" is said worldwide
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Portefeuille
Transliteration: port-fuh-foy
"Il a perdu son portefeuille dans le train."
Geldbörse
Transliteration: gelt-burs-uh
"Sie hat ihre Geldbörse auf dem Tisch liegen lassen."
Portafoglio
Transliteration: por-ta-fo-ljo
"Ho dimenticato il portafoglio a casa."
Billetera
Transliteration: bi-jye-te-ra
"Guardó su dinero en la billetera."
Carteira
Transliteration: kar-tay-ru
"Ele tirou os documentos da carteira."
बटुआ
Transliteration: batua
"उसने अपना बटुआ अपनी जेब में रखा।"
钱包
Transliteration: qiánbāo
"他的钱包里有很多信用卡。"
지갑
Transliteration: jigap
"사가지은 지갑을 잃어버려서 속상하다."
財布
Transliteration: saifu
"新しい財布を買いに行きました。"
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