Meaning of 'purse'

Find the meaning of the word ‘purse’

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Meaning of ‘purse’

6 definitions found.

purse

noun

a container used for carrying money and small personal items or accessories (especially by women)

Synonyms: bag

noun

a small bag for carrying money

noun

a sum of money offered as a prize

Example: "the purse barely covered the winner's expenses"

noun

a sum of money spoken of as the contents of a money purse

Example: "They made the contribution out of their own purse."

verb

contract one's lips into a rounded shape

verb

gather or contract into wrinkles or folds

Synonyms: wrinkle

Source: WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University

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