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A handbag
“They made a quick stop at the market, where Barth purchased Linera a leather purse in which she could carry her other dress, and what she may.”
The money possessed by or available to a person or country
“But, in the real world, who exactly is it who has a heavier purse today at my expense?”
A small pouch of leather or plastic used for carrying money, typically by a woman
“Do not ride motorcycles at any time during Songkran and keep your purse in a plastic bag unless you like soggy money.”
A sum of money given as a prize in a sporting contest, especially a boxing match
“She is tipped to win the biggest purse in women's pro volleyball history.”
A sum of money saved or made available for a particular purpose
Container for disposal, storage
(with reference to the lips) To pucker or contract, typically to express disapproval or irritation
“She pursed her lips in disapproval.”
Squeeze together
To disorder or disarrange (someone's hair), typically by running one's hands through it
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