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1. The Americans call it a thumbtack. What do the British call it? pushpin Drawing pin, actually.
3. The Americans call it a billfold. What do the British call it? purse Wallet, last time I reached into my hip pocket.
7. The Americans call it a skillet. What do the British call it? spider Frying pan? Oh well, Jim if you know it well.
9. The Americans call it a vest. What do the British call it? I used to know this!
Try waistcoat (or sometimes a pullover). Could also be a singlet. Depends on exactly you mean by vest.
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