Poke

Poke

POKE pəʊk
Noun

A paper bag.

Example Sentences

"Chips in a poke."
"Give us a poke."

Etymology & History

Geordie term for paper bag. From Old French poque (bag).

Word Details

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Region
Newcastle/Tyneside
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Era
Medieval
Language
none
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Formality
neutral

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