BURSE


Meaning of BURSE in English

/berrs/ , n.

1. a pouch or case for some special purpose.

2. (in Scotland)

a. a fund to provide allowances for students.

b. an allowance so provided.

3. Eccles. a case or receptacle for a corporal.

[ 1250-1300; ME bursa purse; see BURSA ]

Random House Webster's Unabridged English dictionary.      Полный английский словарь Вебстер - Random House .