Why are purses called purses
The word “purse” comes from the Old English word “pursa,” or “little bag made of leather.” ChaCha on! [ Source: http://www.chacha.com/question/why-are-purses-called-purses ]
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- What is this purse called?
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- that’s the brand.. kathy and you can buy her purses for about 20-40 dollars at tj maxx or ross stores. very affordable and cute, they are quality and will last quite awhile. i have had my straw beach tote for three years and its gorgeous
- What are those purses called?
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- i THINK your talking about vera bradley?? here’s the link: http://www.verabradley.com
- Why is it called a knitted purse?
- http://www.joann.com/joann/catalog.jsp?CATID=cat13856&PRODID=xprd73235
- I could not recommend this pattern because is misleads the reader by calling this a knitted purse. It is a crocheted purse and I was looking for a knitting pattern. It is a pretty purse but inaccuratly discribed.
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- Why do people from the East Coast call purses pocketbooks?
- Q: I’m from Michigan, but live in California now. I carry a purse, maybe a handbag. My brother in law, who is from Maryland, calls them pocketbooks. And I’ve heard other people from New York or other northern east coast states refer to purses as pocketbooks. Any ideas why? Pocketbook to me is old school.
- A: My friend in Connecticut asked me to hand her her pocketbook, so I was searching around for a little book that might fit into a pocket. She also calls the liquor store a “package store” so I told her I go in there for liquor, its in a bottle. THe clerk puts it in a bag. And she said “And you walk out with a package, so I’m right.” She got me there.
- What are the purses called that you can carry your new born baby in?
- Q: I don’t know what else to call it but a purse it might be called something else.
- A: i think u mean as slinghttp://www.newnativebaby.comhttp://www.hotslings.comi love mine they r the one baby item i couldn’t live without
- Why are purses called ‘pocket books’?
- Q: what an odd thing to call a purse.
- A: ♥ Brilliant ! Good job.I ‘ have no idea ‘, why purses are also called ‘ pocket books ‘.