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Definition of Burse
1. n. A purse; also, a vesicle; a pod; a hull.
Definition of Burse
1. Noun. (obsolete) A purse. ¹
2. Noun. A fund or foundation for the maintenance of the needy scholars in their studies. ¹
3. Noun. (ecclesiastical) An ornamental case to hold the corporal when not in use. ¹
4. Noun. (obsolete) A stock exchange; a bourse. ¹
5. Noun. (obsolete) A kind of bazaar. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Burse
1. a small bag or pouch [n -S]
Medical Definition of Burse
1. 1. A purse; also, a vesicle; a pod; a hull. 2. A fund or foundation for the maintenance of needy scholars in their studies; also, the sum given to the beneficiaries. 3. An ornamental case of hold the corporal when not in use. 4. An exchange, for merchants and bankers, in the cities of continental Europe. Same as Bourse. 5. A kind of bazaar. "She says she went to the burse for patterns." (Old Play) Origin: LL. Bursa, or F. Bourse. See Bourse, and cf. Bursch, Purse. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
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