About The Word Burse
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Burse
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What's The Definition Of Burse?Synonyms | Synonyms for Burse: Related Terms | Find terms related to Burse: See Also | Burse In Webster's Dictionary \Burse\, n. [LL. bursa, or F. bourse. See {Bourse}, and
cf. {Bursch}, {Purse}.]
1. A purse; also, a vesicle; a pod; a hull. [Obs.] --Holland.
2. A fund or foundation for the maintenance of needy scholars
in their studies; also, the sum given to the
beneficiaries. [Scot.]
3. (Eccl.) An ornamental case of hold the corporal when not
in use. --Shipley.
4. An exchange, for merchants and bankers, in the cities of
continental Europe. Same as {Bourse}.
5. A kind of bazaar. [Obs.]
She says she went to the burse for patterns. --Old
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