Because Feelgoodhandbags is aB ritish website I thought I would look at some of the nouns used to represent handbags and bags in general. Many Americanisms have entered into the British English language for some time and we accept this but don’t completely know what they represent. According to Wikipedia in American English (AE) a ‘purse’ is a small bag, also called a handbag or pocketbook. In British English (BE) a purse is a small container similar to a wallet.
In Britain words to describe bags like Hobo and Tote are familiar but not what is normally used to describe handbags.
The Hobo can be a style of handbag or purse. The Hobo is usually characterised by a crescent shape, slouchy, casual, soft and pliable material with a shoulder strap. In all cases it is a fashion accessory. There is an almost a romantic connection between the American hobo – the “tramp” and the bohemian look that the hobo bag brings and celebrities tend to like.
The Tote is a large open handbag/bag and it’s origins – an Americanism (1895-1900).
The Fashion Tote elaborates on the basic Tote noun by providing a design element that allows the handbag tote to be transformed into the most up-to-date fashion accessory.
HARE POPULATION
The Hare population have been disappearing over the past 50 years, but thanks to around 60 farms across Britain taking on the ‘habitat scheme, WildCare’ the countryside is becoming more friendly towards the diminishing hare.
The fields surrounding us has been left chemical free for over 10 years; natural meadow grass and many insect friendly weeds have been carefully left to accommodate the wildlife and as a consequence this has been very beneficial to the visiting wildlife.
Last year for the first time hares were seen on many occasions speeding across the fields with full energy and vibrancy. We look forward to seeing once again this activity in the coming Spring. Fortunately we are now seeing an increase of 35% in the hare population compared to this time last year.
