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Plural for 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.”
Plural for 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?”
Plural for 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.”
Plural for 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.”
Plural for the total sum of money placed in card games or a lottery
Plural for something, usually money, that has been won, usually by gambling
Plural for money or payments received
Plural for an object for holding or transporting something
(with reference to the lips) To pucker or contract, typically to express disapproval or irritation
“She pursed her lips in disapproval.”
To fold or bend something over, especially so that it comes in contact with itself
To make a ruffle or curl in
Squeezes together
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