01 n. A purse; also, a vesicle; a pod; a hull.
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A purse; also, a vesicle; a pod; a hull.[Obs.]
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2.
A fund or foundation for the maintenance of needy scholars in their studies; also, the sum given to the beneficiaries.[Scot.]
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3.
An ornamental case of hold the corporal when not in use.(Eccl.)
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4.
An exchange, for merchants and bankers, in the cities of continental Europe. Same as Bourse. See: Bourse
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A kind of bazaar.[Obs.]“She says she went to the burse for patterns.” — Old Play.