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What is another word for Portemonnaie?

Pronunciation: [pˈɔːtɪmˌɒne͡ɪə] (IPA)

Portemonnaie is a French word that translates to "wallet" in English. This word is used to describe a small, portable case used for carrying money, credit cards, and other personal items. There are several synonyms for the word "portemonnaie" that are commonly used in English, such as "billfold", "purse", "pocketbook", and "clutch". Additionally, phrases like "money holder" and "cash carrier" can also be used as synonyms for "portemonnaie". Regardless of the synonym used, the primary function of a "portemonnaie" is to keep important belongings organized and secure while on-the-go.
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If he had only gone into a smoking-car and left her, she might have bought some, for she had her red Portemonnaie with her; but then he never thought of leaving her, for he really had no idea she was travelling alone.
"The Twin Cousins"
Sophie May
She saw without looking that her mother pressed a little clasp; heard, without wanting to, the sharp click that marked the closing Portemonnaie from which something had been taken.
"What Maisie Knew"
Henry James
John pulled out his Portemonnaie, and unrolled three new and crisp bank-notes of ten dollars each.
"Frank's Campaign or the Farm and the Camp"
Horatio Alger, Jr.

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