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Definitions of purse
  1. verb
    gather or contract into wrinkles or folds; pucker
    "purse ones's lips"

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  2. noun
    a container used for carrying money and small personal items or accessories (especially by women)

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  3. noun
    a small bag for carrying money
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    bag
  4. noun
    a sum of money offered as a prize
    "the purse barely covered the winner's expenses"
  5. noun
    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"
  6. verb
    contract one's lips into a rounded shape
Definition that contains purse
  • purse a sum of money spoken of as the contents of a money purse
  • dip a thief who steals from the pockets or purses of others in public places
  • clutch a woman's strapless purse that is carried in the hand
  • compact a small cosmetics case with a mirror; to be carried in a woman's purse
  • pickpocket a thief who steals from the pockets or purses of others in public places
  • cigarette case a small flat case for holding cigarettes; can be carried in a purse or a pocket
  • clutch bag a woman's strapless purse that is carried in the hand
  • purse string a drawstring used to close the mouth of a purse
  • cutpurse a thief who steals from the pockets or purses of others in public places
  • chatelaine a chain formerly worn at the waist by women; for carrying a purse or bunch of keys etc.
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