(verb) middle english pursen “to put in a purse,” derivative of the noun. English language learners definition of purse (entry 2 of 2) : It's a prize, usually consisting of money. (noun) middle english, old english purs, blend of pusa “bag” (cognate with old norse posi ) and medieval latin bursa “bag” (ultimately from greek býrsa “hide, leather”); To form (your lips) into a tight circle or line see the full definition for purse in the english language learners dictionary
English language learners definition of purse (entry 2 of 2) : The most common meaning of purse, as a woman's bag, can definitely help you remember the prize meaning of purse, because a woman who won a purse could carry her winnings in a purse. (noun) middle english, old english purs, blend of pusa “bag” (cognate with old norse posi ) and medieval latin bursa “bag” (ultimately from greek býrsa “hide, leather”); It's a prize, usually consisting of money. (verb) middle english pursen “to put in a purse,” derivative of the noun. To form (your lips) into a tight circle or line see the full definition for purse in the english language learners dictionary The purse barely covered the winner's expenses Though purses are mostly carried by women, this is the kind of purse anyone would love to bring home: