Wednesday, April 23, 2008

Billfold


Billfold


Definition: a thin, flat, folding case, often of leather, for carrying paper money, small personal documents, and sometimes change.



Etymology: c.1386, "bag, knapsack," of uncertain origin, probably from O.Fr., perhaps from P.Gmc. *wal- "roll." Meaning "flat case for carrying paper money" is first recorded 1834, Amer.Eng.


Sentence: He took out his billfold to pay for the food.
Class 1-6 Lim Dao Shen

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