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| 1. | [ noun ] (clothing) a bag used for carrying money and small personal items or accessories (especially by women) | |
| Synonyms: | handbag bag pocketbook | |
| Examples: | "she reached into her bag and found a comb" |
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| Related terms: | container shoulder_bag clutch_bag evening_bag etui reticule clasp bag | |
| 2. | [ verb ] contract one's lips into a rounded shape | |
| Related terms: | round pooch | |
| 3. | [ noun ] a sum of money spoken of as the contents of a money purse | |
| Examples: | "he made the contribution out of his own purse" "he and his wife shared a common purse" |
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| Related terms: | sum | |
| 4. | [ noun ] a small bag for carrying money | |
| Related terms: | bag purse_string | |
| 5. | [ verb ] gather or contract into wrinkles or folds; pucker | |
| Synonyms: | wrinkle | |
| Examples: | "purse one's lips" |
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| Related terms: | contract wrinkle | |
| 6. | [ noun ] a sum of money offered as a prize | |
| Examples: | "the purse barely covered the winner's expenses" |
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| Related terms: | sum | |
| Similar spelling: |
pursue Purus pursy purge Purkey Purace |
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