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noun
A small bag used for holding pencils and other creative instruments, usually with a zipper to keep the items in the bag. Most commonly used by students.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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History
From pencil (writing instrument) + pouch (bag for holding things), due to its most commonly held item being pencils.
