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Bilbo1967 · 11-09-2010, 05:14 AM

I don't have a purse, because I'm male, but I would just add one thing to this thread on the topic of the differences between US and UK terminology.

What you are talking about would be called a 'handbag' in the UK. A purse is the small wallet type thing for ladies that holds cards and money and stuff (what would you call that by the way?). I know it's slightly off-topic, just thought you may be interested.

Let's not even think about the 'fanny pack' as mentioned by Rebarnmom

11-09-2010, 05:14 AM	#13
Bilbo1967 Not scared! Posts: 13,424 Karma: 81011643 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Midlands, UK Device: Kindle Paperwhite 10, Huawei M5 10	I don't have a purse, because I'm male, but I would just add one thing to this thread on the topic of the differences between US and UK terminology. What you are talking about would be called a 'handbag' in the UK. A purse is the small wallet type thing for ladies that holds cards and money and stuff (what would you call that by the way?). I know it's slightly off-topic, just thought you may be interested. Let's not even think about the 'fanny pack' as mentioned by Rebarnmom