What is a Walleteer?
Dictionary Definition
Wal`let`eer´
n. 1. One who carries a wallet; a foot traveler; a tramping beggar.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary, published 1913 by C. & G. Merriam Co.
This doesn't make sense at first glance. Why would a 'tramping begger' be carrying a wallet, and even be named for the fact? Well the clue is in a little bit of wallet history. Wallets as we know them today only evolved in the 1950's with the advent of credit cards as a way to carry notes and credit cards.
The word "Wallet" was originally used as a term for any type of bag, pouch, or pocket that was used to a carry personal effects. These bags would be used to carry all sorts of things like money, food, "treasures", and "things not to be exposed".
Our Definition
We certainly aren't tramping beggers, so we thought that the word could do with some updating! We humbly present our version for public perusal.
Wal`let`eer´
n. 1. One who is passionate about wallets.
n. 2. A member of the Walleteer team