1. noun /pɜː(ɹ)s/
And then muſt many a man occupie as farre as his purſe would reache, and ſtretche out his legges accordynge to the length of his couerlet.
b) A small bag usually used by women for carrying various small personal items.
It was a historic and a hefty battle when Myler and Percy were scheduled to don the gloves for the purse of fifty sovereigns.
2. verb /pɜː(ɹ)s/
To press (ones lips) in and together so that they protrude.
When youre feeling in the dumps
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