billfold
|bill/fold|
B1
🇺🇸
/ˈbɪlˌfoʊld/
🇬🇧
/ˈbɪlˌfəʊld/
money holder
Etymology
Etymology Information
'billfold' originates from the combination of 'bill' meaning 'paper money' and 'fold' meaning 'to bend or crease.'
Historical Evolution
'billfold' was first used in the early 20th century as a term for a wallet designed to hold paper currency.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a case for holding paper money,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a small, flat, folding case, usually made of leather, for holding paper money and credit cards.
He pulled a few bills from his billfold to pay for the meal.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/02/07 17:11