purses

noun

a sum of money offered as a prize

a small bag for carrying money

a sum of money spoken of as the contents of a money purse

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

verb

gather or contract into wrinkles or folds

contract one's lips into a rounded shape

Roots

bursapurs- · Latin · purse, bag

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