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. The soontobe presidents actions may be limited by this word, so lets examine it in detail. Synonyms for pocketbook include bag, handbag, purse, case, clutch, frame, hide, leather, notecase and organiser. Definition of purse merriamwebsters student dictionary. You can use pocketbook to refer to peoples concerns about the money they have or hope to.
Purse a sum of money offered as a prize, or collected as a present. The word bankruptcy is derived from two latin words. When i was little i remember my mother using the word. 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. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Pocketbook is another name for a purse or wallet, a place to keep money or other essentials. The videos show only an english dictionary, is there any chance to set another dictionary language. A pocketsized folder or case used to hold money and papers. 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 definition, etymology and usage, examples. Market launch of pocketbook pro 602 and pocketbook pro 902. A pocketbook is a small bag that a woman uses to carry things such as her money and keys in when she goes out.
Pocketbook definition of pocketbook by the free dictionary. The popup books or threedimensional books are the modern era books. Definition of pocketbook written for english language learners from the merriamwebster learners dictionary with audio pronunciations, usage examples, and countnoncount noun labels. Define pocketbook by websters dictionary, wordnet lexical database, dictionary of computing, legal dictionary, medical dictionary, dream dictionary. Im great fan of ebooks and recently i changed my old hanlin to new reader pocketbook 626. Learn more in the cambridge englishjapanese dictionary. A navel gazers dictionary of anatomy, etymology, and trivia kindle edition by hodgson, charles. A navel gazers dictionary of anatomy, etymology, and trivia. Though people in some areas especially in southern ame call their purses as pocketbooks, a pocketbook is not only a womens purse. Pocketbook definition of pocketbook by merriamwebster. Jun, 2007 the word pocketbook was first used in 1617 and was originally a booklike case for papers, etc. From middle english purse, from old english purs purse, partly from pusa wallet, bag, scrip and partly from burse pouch, bag. Purse is more of an urban term used in larger us cities.
Pocketbook definition and meaning collins english dictionary. While we are talking about word origins, i find it interesting that i also call the trunk of a car the boot. 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. A small bag for carrying money 1550 mierdman, steuen, the market or fayre of usurers and then mu. The word pocketbook was first used in 1617 and was originally a booklike case for papers, etc. A handbag small bag usually used by women for carrying various small personal itemsa quantity of money given for a particular purpose. Pocketbook definition for englishlanguage learners from. Change of bto pperhaps by influence of old english pusa, old norse posi bag. Pocketbook noun the noun pocketbook has 4 senses 1.
The etymology pocketbook even refers to the wallet and a notebook as well. I am in a class studying the history of rhetoric and we are studying the sophists. Oxford builtin dictionary disappears after changing default dictionary. I would appreciate it and i am sure my professor would, too. Related words pocketbook synonyms, antonyms, hypernyms and hyponyms. Pocketbook definition is a small especially paperback book that can be carried in the pocket. In the early 1800s people used to come together in common areas such as the market place. Bankruptcy information origin of the word bankruptcy. Weve been using this word for nearly a whooping 800 years. Purse a small bag or pouch, the opening of which is made to draw together closely, used to carry money in. 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. Synonyms for pocketbook at with free online thesaurus, antonyms, and definitions.
Pocketbook is an european company, which is distributing pocketbook readers, the actual development of devices is done by ukrainian company obreey products. Here is an etymology of the word look under pocket. In 1998, russia ratified the european convention on human rights. 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. Related words purse synonyms, antonyms, hypernyms and hyponyms. The word bancus means table or bench and ruptus means broken.
Use the force to ace this quiz on the words of the day from may 4 to may 10. Meaning of pocketbook with illustrations and photos. The word pocketbook seems to hover in my neck of the woods and all points north of nyc. The etymology of emolument an obscure law and the crucial role of an obscure word.
When i asked the professor if that was where the word sophisticated came from, he could not give me an answer. Convert dictionary for pocketbook ebook reader ivanovo. The article is dated, but addresses part of your question directly. In terms of usage, pocketbook for a large purse is most often heard in the us. But the origin of the word pussy is pretty hotly debated. Pocketbook definition of pocketbook by websters online. Lizard embossed leather large barlow tote, created for macys. It may now be derogatory, but its the oldest slang word for vagina in the book, and by book i mean online timeline. These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word pocketbook. Its a perfectly good wordmaybe even a better word for her than handbag if she, like me, slings the thing over her shoulder. Pocketbook can also refer to the amount of money you have, even if its in your mattress. Russia became the 39th member state of the council of europe in 1996. I was wondering what is the dictionary format used in pocketbook. Pocketbook definition, etymology and usage, examples and.
Pocketbooks definition of pocketbooks by the free dictionary. Information and translations of pocketbook in the most comprehensive dictionary definitions resource on the web. Russia is a member of the council of europe, osce, and apec. Her etymology of pocketbook mirrors answers given here already pocketbook was originally just that. It would be terrific to load archive on pocketbook. Words that rhyme with pocketbook what rhymes with pocketbook. The open air markets were the original green mall with natural lighting and air conditioning. Where does the word pussy come from and should feminists. Top synonyms for pocketbook other words for pocketbook are purse, pocket and wallet. Pocketbook iq 701 a multimedia ebook reader running the android operating system. Its a perfectly good wordmaybe even a better word for her than handbag if she, like me. The oed shows that by 1685 it was understood also to be a book for notes, memoranda, etc.