purse
/pˈɝs/
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Definitions
Noun
a container used for carrying money and small personal items or accessories (especially by women); "she reached into her bag and found a comb"
Noun
a sum of money spoken of as the contents of a money purse; "he made the contribution out of his own purse"; "he and his wife shared a common purse"
Noun
a small bag for carrying money
Noun
a sum of money offered as a prize; "the purse barely covered the winner''s expenses"
Verb
contract one''s lips into a rounded shape
Verb
gather or contract into wrinkles or folds; pucker; "purse ones''s lips"