n. 25B6; noun
the money fell out of her purse : WALLET, money bag; N. Amer. change purse, billfold.
(N. Amer.) a woman's purse. : See handbag .
the public purse : FUND(S), kitty, coffers, pool, bank, treasury, exchequer; money, finances, wealth, reserves, cash, capital, assets.
the fight will net him a $75,000 purse : PRIZE, reward, award; winnings, stake(s).
25B6; verb he pursed his lips : PRESS TOGETHER, compress, tighten, pucker, pout.