wallet
Americannoun
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a flat, folding pocketbook, especially one large enough to hold paper money, credit cards, driver's license, etc., and sometimes having a compartment for coins.
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Chiefly British. a bag for carrying food, clothing, toilet articles, etc., during a journey; knapsack or rucksack.
noun
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a small folding case, usually of leather, for holding paper money, documents, etc
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a bag used to carry tools
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archaic a rucksack or knapsack
Etymology
Origin of wallet
1350–1400; Middle English walet < ?
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“I’ve seen a lot of times in my life where Canadians protest or speak with their wallets, and I don’t think I’ve ever seen an issue where Canadians have had such a resolve,” he added.
From Los Angeles Times
In other words, BitGo provides custody and wallet services, storing digital assets securely through the use of private keys and hardware wallets similar to USB drives, for holders of Bitcoin and other cryptos.
From Barron's
The challenge for investors is “the fragmentation of transactions” as the asset darts around different exchanges and wallets, Zareh said.
From MarketWatch
Clyde: In her bag right now would be her phone, wallet, her little rose-brown colored lip gloss.
From Los Angeles Times
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