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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Burse \Burse\, n. [LL. bursa, or F. bourse. See {Bourse}, and
cf. {Bursch}, {Purse}.]
1. A purse; also, a vesicle; a pod; a hull. [Obs.] --Holland.
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2. A fund or foundation for the maintenance of needy scholars
in their studies; also, the sum given to the
beneficiaries. [Scot.]
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3. (Eccl.) An ornamental case of hold the corporal when not
in use. --Shipley.
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4. An exchange, for merchants and bankers, in the cities of
continental Europe. Same as {Bourse}.
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5. A kind of bazaar. [Obs.]
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She says she went to the burse for patterns. --Old
Play.
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