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wallet

/ˈwɒlɪt/

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Translation

A small, flat, folding case for carrying money and cards, often kept in a pocket.

Word origin

From Middle English walet, a bag or knapsack carried by a traveller, of uncertain origin.

Origin
Middle English
Root
walet

Grammar

Gender
Pluralwallets

Examples

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"Wallet" is the small, flat case for money and cards.

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"Wallets" is the plural, meaning more than one wallet.

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Here "wallet" is the folding case that holds her money.

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