A paper bag.
Poke
POKE
pəʊk
Noun
Example Sentences
"Chips in a poke."
"Give us a poke."
Etymology & History
Geordie term for paper bag. From Old French poque (bag).
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Region
Newcastle/Tyneside
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Era
Medieval
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Formality
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