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Definition of billfold

billfold

/ˈbɪl.foʊld/
bill · fold
Plural:billfolds
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billfold Lexical Profile

billfold Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

North American A small, flat folding case, typically made of leather, used for carrying paper money, credit cards, and personal identification in a pocket.

Example

"He reached into his jacket pocket, pulled out a worn leather billfold, and handed the cashier a twenty-dollar bill."

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• Nearby Words

billboard
biller
billet
billfold
billiard
billiards
billing

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in late 19th-century American English as a compound of 'bill' (in the sense of a banknote) and 'fold', referring to a folding pocket case designed to hold paper currency flat.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Billfold. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/billfold
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