etui

 
Pronunciation: /ɛˈtwiː/

noun (plural etuis)

dated
  • a small ornamental case for holding needles, cosmetics, and other articles: [as modifier]: exquisite etui cases fitted with scissors, bodkin, and thimble

Origin:

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