The term "purse" originally referred to a small bag for holding coins.
In British English, it is still used to refer to a small coin bag. A
"handbag" is a larger needed accessory, that holds items beyond
currency, such as a woman's personal items and emergency items to
survive on. American English typically uses the terms "purse" and
"handbag" interchangeably. The term "handbag" began appearing in the
early 1900s. Initially, it was most often used to refer to men's
hand-luggage. Women's accessory bags grew larger and more complex during
that period, and the term was attached to the women's accessory.
[1] Handbags are used as fashion accessories as well as functional one
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