wi noun, plural e·tuis.
a small, often decorative case, especially one for needles, toilet articles, or the like.
Also, e·twee.
Origin:
1605–15; < French étui, Old French estui holder, noun derivative of estuier to keep < Vulgar Latin *studiāre to treat with care
1605–15; < French étui, Old French estui holder, noun derivative of estuier to keep < Vulgar Latin *studiāre to treat with care
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| —n , pl étuis | |
| a small usually ornamented case for holding needles, cosmetics, or other small articles | |
| [C17: from French, from Old French estuier to enclose; see | |
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