burses

/ˈbɜrsɪz/
noun
  1. Plural of burse; small bags or pouches for money.
    • At the market, vendors kept their earnings in leather burses.
    • The travelers carried their burses filled with coins for the journey.
    • The museum displayed ancient burses used by Roman merchants.
  2. Plural of burse; funds or endowments for scholarships or charitable purposes.
    • Several burses were awarded to outstanding students this year.
    • Donors contributed to the burses that help aspiring artists.
    • The charity manages multiple burses to support different community programs.
  3. Plural of burse; flat cases used in Christian liturgy.
    • The church's collection of burses dates back to the 18th century.
    • Each burse in the set was embroidered with a different symbol.
    • The sacristan prepared the burses for the Sunday service.
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