purse Meaning and Definition

1. n. a container used for carrying money and small personal items or accessories (especially by women)

2. n. a small bag for carrying money

3. n. a sum of money offered as a prize

4. n. a sum of money spoken of as the contents of a money purse

5. v. contract one's lips into a rounded shape

6. v. gather or contract into wrinkles or folds; pucker