purse Definition

1. A small container carried in the pocket or handbag, for keeping cash, etc in.

Thesaurus: pocketbook (US), pouch, billfold (US), wallet, money belt,coin purse (US).
(N Amer)
2. A woman's handbag.
3. Funds available for spending; resources. See also public purse.
4. A sum of money offered as a present or prize.

pursed, pursing
1. To draw (the lips) together in disapproval or deep thought.

Thesaurus: pucker, tighten, close, compress, wrinkle, contract.