Purse a small bag or pouch, the opening of which is made to draw together closely, used to carry money in. Within the us, both pocketbook and purse are popular in the east with pocketbook having an edge in new england, but in western states purse is far more common. Ukrainian and russian programmers have been always very active in ebooks technology fb2 format, coolreader, fbreader, openinkpot opensource fw for ebook and more, so no wonder they. Words that rhyme with pocketbook all pocketbook rhyming. I would appreciate it and i am sure my professor would, too. Meaning of pocketbook with illustrations and photos.
Use the force to ace this quiz on the words of the day from may 4 to may 10. A small bag for carrying money 1550 mierdman, steuen, the market or fayre of usurers and then mu. Information and translations of pocketbook in the most comprehensive dictionary definitions resource on the web. The open air markets were the original green mall with natural lighting and air conditioning. A pocketsized folder or case used to hold money and papers. I am in a class studying the history of rhetoric and we are studying the sophists. Ukrainian and russian programmers have been always very active in ebooks technology fb2 format, coolreader, fbreader, openinkpot. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.
When i asked the professor if that was where the word sophisticated came from, he could not give me an answer. Define pocketbook by websters dictionary, wordnet lexical database, dictionary of computing, legal dictionary, medical dictionary, dream dictionary. Convert dictionary for pocketbook ebook reader ivanovo. Its a perfectly good wordmaybe even a better word for her than handbag if she, like me.
Pocketbooks definition of pocketbooks by the free dictionary. Definition of purse merriamwebsters student dictionary. While we are talking about word origins, i find it interesting that i also call the trunk of a car the boot. Lizard embossed leather large barlow tote, created for macys. The etymology of emolument an obscure law and the crucial role of an obscure word.
Its a perfectly good wordmaybe even a better word for her than handbag if she, like me, slings the thing over her shoulder. The obscurity of this word and the fact that the constitutional section that contains it has so rarely been dealt with in american history means that scholars and politicians on both sides of the aisle are all offering their own interpretations. The word bankruptcy is derived from two latin words. Pocketbook can also refer to the amount of money you have, even if its in your mattress. A navel gazers dictionary of anatomy, etymology, and trivia. Here is an etymology of the word look under pocket. When i was little i remember my mother using the word. The word pocketbook was first used in 1617 and was originally a booklike case for papers, etc. Where does the word pussy come from and should feminists. It may now be derogatory, but its the oldest slang word for vagina in the book, and by book i mean online timeline. In 1998, russia ratified the european convention on human rights. Pocketbook definition and meaning collins english dictionary.
Her etymology of pocketbook mirrors answers given here already. The word bancus means table or bench and ruptus means broken. The popup books or threedimensional books are the modern era books. Pocketbook definition for englishlanguage learners from. Learn more in the cambridge englishjapanese dictionary. I was wondering what is the dictionary format used in pocketbook. Definition of pocketbook written for english language learners from the merriamwebster learners dictionary with audio pronunciations, usage examples, and countnoncount noun labels. Related words pocketbook synonyms, antonyms, hypernyms and hyponyms. One theory suggests that it originally came from the old norse word puss, which means pocket pouchwhich sounds legit. These senses of the word make the presidential situation even more complex, because they suggest that someone examining the white houses behavior. Synonyms for pocketbook include bag, handbag, purse, case, clutch, frame, hide, leather, notecase and organiser.
Having kept it simmering for several hours, and having provided a cooler or receiver, over which is placed a strong wooden frame, and upon this a basket, to which a coarse bag, called the scum bag, is fitted, he pours the contents of his pan into this basket and bag and a strong board, called a scumboard, is laid upon the bags, with several weights upon the board, to press down the scum. Pocketbook is another name for a purse or wallet, a place to keep money or other essentials. Market launch of pocketbook pro 602 and pocketbook pro 902. In the early 1800s people used to come together in common areas such as the market place. A handbag small bag usually used by women for carrying various small personal itemsa quantity of money given for a particular purpose. The article is dated, but addresses part of your question directly. Pocketbook definition of pocketbook by merriamwebster. Im great fan of ebooks and recently i changed my old hanlin to new reader pocketbook 626. Pocketbook meaning in the cambridge english dictionary. Her etymology of pocketbook mirrors answers given here already pocketbook was originally just that.
Though people in some areas especially in southern ame call their purses as pocketbooks, a pocketbook is not only a womens purse. A pocketbook is a small bag that a woman uses to carry things such as her money and keys in when she goes out. The soontobe presidents actions may be limited by this word, so lets examine it in detail. A navel gazers dictionary of anatomy, etymology, and trivia kindle edition by hodgson, charles. From middle english purse, from old english purs purse, partly from pusa wallet, bag, scrip and partly from burse pouch, bag. Oxford builtin dictionary disappears after changing default dictionary. Purse a sum of money offered as a prize, or collected as a present. Related words purse synonyms, antonyms, hypernyms and hyponyms. Russia usually takes a leading role in regional organisations such as the cis, eurasec, csto, and the sco. Bankruptcy information origin of the word bankruptcy.
Weve been using this word for nearly a whooping 800 years. Pocketbook definition is a small especially paperback book that can be carried in the pocket. Purse is more of an urban term used in larger us cities. The videos show only an english dictionary, is there any chance to set another dictionary language. Words that rhyme with pocketbook what rhymes with pocketbook.
Pocketbook noun the noun pocketbook has 4 senses 1. In terms of usage, pocketbook for a large purse is most often heard in the us. By 1816, women were carrying a booklike case with compartments for papers and knickknacks, and they called it a purse, handbag or extending the old term pocketbook. Old english pursa little bag made of leather, especially for carrying money, from medieval latin bursa leather purse source also of old french borse, 12c. Synonyms for pocketbook at with free online thesaurus, antonyms, and definitions. When pocketbook first appeared in the early 17th century, it meant simply a book small enough to fit in ones pocket, but soon came to mean a. Pocketbook definition of pocketbook by the free dictionary. You can use pocketbook to refer to peoples concerns about the money they have or hope to. It would be terrific to load archive on pocketbook. Our pocketbook templates easily fit in your pockets and downloading them is not above your strength. Pocketbook definition, etymology and usage, examples. Pocketbook iq 701 a multimedia ebook reader running the android operating system.
Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading carnal knowledge. Russia became the 39th member state of the council of europe in 1996. Jun, 2007 the word pocketbook was first used in 1617 and was originally a booklike case for papers, etc. Old english purs a small bag for money, purse, from latin bursa purse, from earlier bursa oxhide, from greek byrsa same meaning related to disburse, reimburse 1. Pocketbook definition of pocketbook by websters online. Russia is a member of the council of europe, osce, and apec. Pocketbook is an european company, which is distributing pocketbook readers, the actual development of devices is done by ukrainian company obreey products. But the origin of the word pussy is pretty hotly debated. Change of bto pperhaps by influence of old english pusa, old norse posi bag. The oed shows that by 1685 it was understood also to be a book for notes, memoranda, etc.
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