[ɛˈtwiː], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a small ornamental case for holding needles, cosmetics, and other articles
(e.g: exquisite etui cases fitted with scissors, bodkin, and thimble)


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Origin:
early 17th century: from French étui, from Old French estui ‘prison’, from estuier ‘shut up, keep’. Compare with tweezers