n. A flat pocket-sized folding case, usually made of leather, for holding paper money, cards, or photographs; a billfold. [Middle English walet, knapsack, possibly from Old North French *walet, roll, knapsack; see wel-2 in the Appendix of Indo-European roots.] |
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