meaning - Why is a woman's purse called a "pocketbook"?
The term, pocketbook, was so ubiquitous it came to have a broader meaning, mostly associated with the carrying of money in general, be it in a purse or in a pocket (as in, within a man's wallet).
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. …
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?
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 …
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 …