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[โ€“] pageflight@lemmy.world 8 points 4 days ago (1 children)

I'd never heard of tie-on pockets. Cool!

[โ€“] merc@sh.itjust.works 2 points 3 days ago

The word pocket comes from pouch. Originally all "pockets" were bags worn either over or under clothing. Attaching them directly to the garment was a 15th century(?) twist.