meaning - Why is a woman's purse called a "pocketbook"?
pocketbook 1610s, originally a small book meant to be carried in one’s pocket, from pocket + book. Meaning “a booklike leather folder for papers, bills, etc.” is from 1722. Meaning "a …
american english - "pocketbook" for "wallet" in AmEng vernacular ...
Jan 7, 2016 · Is pocketbook a common term for wallet in AmEng vernacular, or is it primarily recognized as another word for "purse/handbag"? If indeed a relatively commonly used word …
What does "pocketbook" mean here? - English Language & Usage …
"Pocketbook" in this case is used to mean a budget. Although "pocketbook" is usually used to refer to a wallet (especially a woman's purse), in this case, it's being used figuratively: 2. …
Where did the "unavailable" meaning of "Out of Pocket" come from?
It means something is paid from personal funds. Somehow "out of pocket" has become a new business catchphrase meaning "unreachable, out of communication", "unavailable", which is …
Common expression for having a rich man's taste but a poor …
Mar 1, 2016 · What is the common expression for having a rich person's taste and poor person's budget?
History of usage of singular "they" (gender-neutral)
(Jane Austen: Emma, Chapter VIII, Obreey PocketBook) Here the lattest who is clearly in singular (followed by makes), the gender of the person under question is unknown, so I understand it …