pochette
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of pochette
1910–15; < French, diminutive of poche pocket
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The first formal ballet classes, she said, were taught by a dance master under Louis XIV, playing a tiny pochette violin tuned up a fourth.
From The New Yorker ● Feb. 4, 2019
The “It” accessory of the year is smaller than a pochette, holds next to nothing and requires regular recharging.
From New York Times ● Dec. 19, 2018
Appearances do matter: Dr. Imber’s impeccable suit is blue, worn with a yellow tie and white pochette.
From New York Times ● Jun. 2, 2010
Then show the handkerchief to the audience, and drop the fake into your pochette.
From Magic In which are given clear and concise explanations of all the well-known illusions as well as many new ones. by Ellis Stanton
M'sieu spoke dreadful English, but danced like the essence of agility, and taught both Nick and Cicely the latest Italian coranto, playing the tune upon his queer little pochette.
From Master Skylark by John Bennett
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