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billfold

American  
[bil-fohld] / ˈbɪlˌfoʊld /

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.

billfold British  
/ ˈbɪlˌfəʊld /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of billfold

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

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I instinctively reached for my billfold — showing him exactly where I had my cards and money.

From Seattle Times

After Connor Halsa and a cousin hooked and reeled in what they thought was a fish, they instead found a billfold full of greenbacks.

From Washington Times

Three hours’ wage was a high price to pay for answers, but I reached into my overcoat pocket for my billfold.

From Literature

Out into mid-air, Quite unaware Of his exiting billfold and keys.

From Washington Post

He pulled a single out of his billfold.

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