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Synonyms for wallet


Grammar : Noun
Spell : wol-it, waw-lit
Phonetic Transcription : ˈwɒl ɪt, ˈwɔ lɪt



Définition of wallet

Origin :
  • late 14c., "bag, knapsack," of uncertain origin, probably from Old French, perhaps from Proto-Germanic *wal- "roll." Meaning "flat case for carrying paper money" is first recorded 1834, American English.
  • noun billfold
  • noun small container for personal items and money
Example sentences :
  • Into the breast pocket of his coat he dived and brought up a wallet.
  • Extract from : « K » by Mary Roberts Rinehart
  • "About fifty dollars, I think," said the travelling man, fumbling for his wallet.
  • Extract from : « The Fortune Hunter » by Louis Joseph Vance
  • He was in rags, and carried the usual beggar's wallet for food or alms.
  • Extract from : « Welsh Fairy Tales » by William Elliott Griffis
  • He took a card from his wallet and laid the torn bit of pasteboard upon it.
  • Extract from : « The Film of Fear » by Arnold Fredericks
  • When the giants were out of sight, Sharvan took Pinkeen out of his wallet.
  • Extract from : « Irish Fairy Tales » by Edmond Leamy
  • Two of the volunteers seized him and took the envelope from his wallet.
  • Extract from : « The Red Hand of Ulster » by George A. Birmingham
  • Rollo then recollected that he had his ticket in his wallet.
  • Extract from : « Rollo in Paris » by Jacob Abbott
  • So he refused the Colonel's offer, and put the card safely away in his wallet.
  • Extract from : « Rollo on the Atlantic » by Jacob Abbott
  • Drawing out a wallet, he opened it and handed to the other the missive in question.
  • Extract from : « The Long Roll » by Mary Johnston
  • He restored General Kelly's letter and the accompanying slip to his wallet.
  • Extract from : « The Long Roll » by Mary Johnston

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