purse

noun

A usually closable bag used for carrying keys, a wallet, and other personal items, especially by women; a handbag.

noun

A usually closable small bag or pouch for carrying money.

noun

Something that resembles a bag or pouch, such as a purse seine.

noun

An available amount of money or resources.

noun

A sum of money collected as a present or offered as a prize.

transitive verb

To gather or contract (the lips or brow) into wrinkles or folds; pucker.

To put in a purse.

To contract into folds or wrinkles; knit; pucker: frequently with up.

To take purses; rob.

noun

A bag or pouch; specifically, a small bag or case in which money is contained or carried.