"purse" meaning in English

See purse in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

IPA: /pɜːs/ [UK], /pɝs/ [US] Audio: en-us-purse.ogg [US] Forms: purse [singular], purses [plural]
Head templates: {{noun}} [POS TABLE]
  1. A purse is a small bag that is used to carry money. Synonyms: wallet, handbag, pouch
    Sense id: simple-purse-en-noun-jgdqjHUx

Verb

IPA: /pɜːs/ [UK], /pɝs/ [US] Audio: en-us-purse.ogg [US] Forms: purse [canonical], purses [third-person, singular], pursed [past], pursed [past, participle], pursing [present, participle]
Head templates: {{verb|purs|e}} [POS TABLE]
  1. If you purse your lips, you press them in and together so that they protrude.
    Sense id: simple-purse-en-verb-NZKunDHh
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