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Etui

A case for one or several small articles; esp., a box in which scissors, tweezers, and other articles of toilet or of daily use are carried.

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Bag 76% connected

A sack or pouch, used for holding anything; as, a bag of meal or of money.

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Pocketbook 76% connected

A small book or case for carrying papers, money, etc., in the pocket; also, a notebook for the pocket.

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Purse 76% connected

A small bag or pouch, the opening of which is made to draw together closely, used to carry money in; by extension, any receptacle for money carried o…

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