Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
burse
noun
/bɜːrs/
Definition
A purse or bag used to hold money, often associated with scholarly or academic institutions.
Examples
- The professor received a burse to fund her research project.
- He carefully placed his coins into his burse after the market.
- The university awarded multiple bursaries to assist students with tuition.
Meaning
In historical context, a ‘burse’ refers to a type of pouch or container for carrying money. It can also refer to a scholarship or grant, especially in European academic settings.
Synonyms
- purse
- grant
- scholarship
- fund
