Meaning of 'burse'

Find the meaning of the word ‘burse’

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Meaning of ‘burse’

5 definitions found.

burse

A purse; also, a vesicle; a pod; a hull. [Obs.] Holland.

A fund or foundation for the maintenance of needy scholars in their studies; also, the sum given to the beneficiaries. [Scot.]

(Eccl.) An ornamental case of hold the corporal when not in use. Shipley.

An exchange, for merchants and bankers, in the cities of continental Europe. Same as Bourse.

A kind of bazaar. [Obs.] She says she went to the burse for patterns. Old Play.

Source: WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University

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