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burse  (bûrs)
n.
1. A purse.
2. Ecclesiastical A flat cloth case for carrying the corporal that is used in celebrating the Eucharist.
[Late Latin bursa; see bursa.]
burse [bɜːs]
n
1. (Christianity / Roman Catholic Church) Chiefly RC Church a flat case used at Mass as a container for the corporal
2. (Social Science / Education) Scot
a.  a fund providing allowances for students
b.  the allowance provided
[from Medieval Latin bursa purse]
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