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purse in Malay

dompet

UK/pɜːs/

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British/pəːs/

purse in Malay: dompet. In English, purse means a small bag for carrying money.

Malay words for purse

small bag for carrying money
dompet

English meaning of purse

  1. noun A small bag for carrying money.
  2. noun A handbag (small bag usually used by women for carrying various small personal items).
  3. noun A quantity of money given for a particular purpose.
  4. noun A specific sum of money in certain countries: formerly 500 piastres in Turkey or 50 tomans in Persia.

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Questions about purse in Malay

What is the meaning of purse in Malay?
Purse in Malay is dompet.
Apakah maksud purse dalam bahasa Melayu?
Purse: dompet.
What does purse mean in English?
Purse means a small bag for carrying money.

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