Main Entry:

wal·let

Pronunciation:

\ˈwä-lət\

Function:

noun

Etymology:

Middle English walet

Date:

14th century

1: a bag for carrying miscellaneous articles while traveling2 a: a folding pocketbook with compartments for personal papers and usually unfolded paper money ; also : billfold b: a container that resembles a money wallet: as (1): a usually flexible folding case fitted for carrying specific items (as tools or fishing flies) (2): folder 3 3: resources, funds <a shopping mall that seems to swallow your wallet — Karen Wright>