I. ˈpə-sē, ˈpər-sē adjective
( pur·si·er ; -est )
Etymology: Middle English pursi, pursif, from Anglo-French porsif, alteration of * polsif, from Old French pousser to exert pressure, breathe heavily — more at push
Date: 15th century
1. : short-winded especially because of corpulence
2. : fat
• pur·si·ness noun
II. ˈpər-sē adjective
( purs·i·er ; -est )
Etymology: purse (I)
Date: 1552
1. : having a puckered appearance
2. : purse-proud