Firca

/ˈfɪrkə/ noun

Definition

A small pouch or pocket, particularly in Scottish or dialectal English.

Etymology

From Scottish or Northern English dialect, possibly related to 'fork' or 'furca' (Latin for fork). Medieval English textile terminology.

Kelly Says

Firca reminds us that old clothing had pockets as functional design features—people needed small pouches to carry coins, seeds, or tools, centuries before our fashion forgot this brilliant idea.

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