Definitions for burse

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Spelling: [burs]
IPA: /bɜrs/

Burse is a 5 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 7 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 9 points.

You can make 65 anagrams from letters in burse (bersu).

Definitions for burse

noun

  1. a pouch or case for some special purpose.
  2. a fund to provide allowances for students. an allowance so provided.
  3. Ecclesiastical. a case or receptacle for a corporal.

Origin of burse

1250-1300; Middle English Anglo-French Late Latin bursa purse; see bursa

Examples for burse

The color of the chalice veil and the burse follows that of the season.

The terms were afterwards often used indifferently, and Pisaro, just before, calls the Exchange the burse.

The "burse" is a square, stiff pocket of silk over cardboard, in which the Altar-linen is carried to and from the Altar.

Mass had been said not long since, and the chalice covered with the veil and burse was still on the altar.

When not in use both corporal and pall are carried in a square silken pocket called the burse.

Word Value for burse
Scrable

7

Words with friends

9

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