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purse
[purs]
noun
Also called change purse.a small bag, pouch, or case for carrying money.
anything resembling a purse in appearance, use, etc.
a sum of money offered as a prize or reward.
a sum of money collected as a present or the like.
money, resources, or wealth.
verb (used with object)
to contract into folds or wrinkles; pucker.
to purse one's lips.
to put into a purse.
purse
/ ɜː /
noun
a small bag or pouch, often made of soft leather, for carrying money, esp coins
a woman's handbag
anything resembling a small bag or pouch in form or function
wealth; funds
a sum of money that is offered, esp as a prize
verb
(tr) to contract (the mouth, lips, etc) into a small rounded shape
Other 51Թ Forms
- purseless adjective
- purselike adjective
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of purse1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of purse1
Idioms and Phrases
Example Sentences
The 32 teams will play 63 games across 12 U.S. venues, competing for a share of a $1 billion prize-money purse.
“It’s been super slow. You can see how it is outside,” Crystal Torres said behind the counter at her Santee Street store, Bijoux Bijoux, framed by rows of glittering purses.
Their foreheads were pressed together, their eyes were shut, their hands clasped; her lips were ever-so-slightly pursed, his forehead was wrinkled in concentration.
While the Derby is the richest flat race in Britain, with a total purse of £1.5m, and described as the ultimate test of the thoroughbred, its popularity in recent times has been under pressure.
"The government must do far more to hold all involved immediately accountable to ensure these do not represent a false dawn, and to better safeguard both the public purse and the public itself."
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