definition of
purse

[1] #1 purse n. [bag, handbag, pocketbook] a container used for carrying money and small personal items or accessories (especially by women); "she reached into her bag and found a comb". wn

[2] #2 purse v. contract one's lips into a rounded shape. wn

[3] #3 purse n. a sum of money spoken of as the contents of a money purse; "he made the contribution out of his own purse"; "he and his wife shared a common purse". wn

[4] #4 purse n. a small bag for carrying money. wn

[5] #5 purse v. [wrinkle] gather or contract into wrinkles or folds; pucker; "purse ones's lips". wn