Burse (?), n. [LL. bursa, or F. bourse. See Bourse, and cf. Bursch, Purse.]
1.
A purse; also, a vesicle; a pod; a hull.
[Obs.]
Holland.
2.
A fund or foundation for the maintenance of needy scholars in their studies; also, the sum given to the beneficiaries.
[Scot.]
3. Eccl.
An ornamental case of hold the corporal when not in use.
Shipley.
4.
An exchange, for merchants and bankers, in the cities of continental Europe. Same as Bourse.
5.
A kind of bazaar.
[Obs.]
She says she went to the burse for patterns.
Old Play.
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