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 Definition of 'purse':

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1. (noun) baghandbagpocketbookpurse
a container used for carrying money and small personal items or accessories (especially by women)
"she reached into her bag and found a comb"

2. (noun) purse
a sum of money spoken of as the contents of a money purse
"he made the contribution out of his own purse"; "he and his wife shared a common purse"

3. (noun) purse
a small bag for carrying money


4. (noun) purse
a sum of money offered as a prize
"the purse barely covered the winner's expenses"

5. (verb) purse
contract one's lips into a rounded shape


6. (verb) pursewrinkle
gather or contract into wrinkles or folds; pucker
"purse ones's lips"


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