burse

noun

1
a
: purse
b
: a square cloth case used to carry the corporal in a Communion service
2
obsolete : exchange, bourse

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Medieval Latin bursa

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of burse was in the 15th century

Dictionary Entries Near burse

Cite this Entry

“Burse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/burse. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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