billfold

[ bil-fohld ]

noun

1. a thin, flat, folding fold case, often of leather, for carrying paper money in the pocket and with fewer compartments than a wallet.
2. wallet ( def 1 ).

billfold

/ ˈbɪlˌfəʊld /

noun

1. a small folding case, usually of leather, for holding paper money, documents, etc Also called (in Britain and other countries)wallet

Word History and Origins

Origin of billfold¹

An Americanism dating back to 1890–95; bill ¹ + fold ¹

Example Sentences

Did you learn anything during your investigation of the Ruby case about the billfold and the ignition case in the car?

From Project Gutenberg

He drew out his billfold and handed the nearest man his identification card.

From Project Gutenberg

I do hope you turn this billfold over to police and forget about suspicious characters.

From Project Gutenberg

“Guess I will,” Penny decided, replacing the card in the billfold and wrapping them both in her handkerchief.

From Project Gutenberg

Unable to talk to any of the detectives connected with the dynamiting case, she left the billfold with a desk sergeant.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• bag
• handbag
• pocket
• pocketbook
• pouch
• wallet