Word Finder - purses

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A small bag for carrying money.

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A handbag (small bag usually used by women for carrying various small personal items)

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A quantity of money given for a particular purpose.

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A specific sum of money in certain countries: formerly 500 piastres in Turkey or 50 tomans in Persia.

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To press (one's lips) in and together so that they protrude.

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To draw up or contract into folds or wrinkles; to pucker; to knit.

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To put into a purse.

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To steal purses; to rob.

Von Sybel, in his Geschichte des ersten Kreuzzuges, suggests that in the camp of the pauperes (which existed side by side with that of the knights, and grew increasingly large as the crusade told more and more heavily in its progress on the purses of the crusaders) some idolization of Peter the Hermit had already begun, during the first crusade, parallel to the similar glorification of Godfrey by the Lorrainers.

Formerly, when floods resulted from this obstruction, the townsfolk of Helston acquired the right of clearing a passage through it by presenting leathern purses containing three halfpence to the lord of the manor.

In 1859 the settlement of palace debts gave rise to the issue of 1,000,000 purses of new interior bonds (esham-i jedide) spread over a period of three years, repayable in twenty-four years, and bearing interest at 6%.

Meanwhile kaime was being issued in great quantities (about 60,000 purses a month) and fell to a discount (December 1861) of 75%.

Turkey was to pay a war indemnity of 15,boo purses, the Russian fleet was to withdraw and the islands captured by it to be restored.

The town was once famous for its pistols and sporrans (as the purses worn with the kilt are called), which were in great request by the clansmen of the Highlands.

The most urgent national necessities were powerless to stir their hearts or open their purses.

Gloves for export are extensively made in Wurttemberg, and Offenbach and Aschaffenburg are renowned for fancy leather wares, such as purses, satchels and the like.

A procession is formed in the nave, consisting of the lord high almoner representing the sovereign, the clergy and the yeomen of the guard, the latter carrying white and red purses in baskets.

The old terms his or purse (Soo piastres) and khazna or treasury (Iooo purses) are still occasionally used.

At length, in consequence of the remonstrances of the English, and a promise made by al-Alfi of 1500 purses, the Porte consented to reinstate the twenty-four beys and to place al-Alfi at their head; but this measure met with the opposition of Mehemet Ali and the determined resistance of the majority of the Mamelukes, who, rather than have al-AlfI at their head, preferred their present condition; for the enmity of al-Bardisi had not subsided, and he commanded the voice of most of the other beys.

The Divan seemed intent on restoring the old system of government in its entirety, but in 1783 the Russian representative extracted from the sultan a decree (hattisherif) defining more precisely the liberties of the principalities and fixing the amount of the annual tribute - for Walachia 619 purses exclusive of various "presents" amounting to 130,000 piasters, and for Moldavia 1 3 5 purses and further gifts to the extent of 115,000 piasters.

The mixed cargo of crockery, perfume bottles, pocket watches, silver purses and brass was underwritten by other insurers.

Keep wallets and purses in front pockets, or better still, wear a concealed money belt.

These include printed leather handbags from Kimchi, embroidered silk purses from Alice Caroline and Swarovski crystal belt charms from Virginie Brisset.

However, watch out for young men on bicycles who try to snatch purses, handbags or cameras.

It does not include electronic purses or store cards.

The empty purses were afterward found in the pocket of the Bishop of the Diocese!

The female holds the developing egg capsules for several weeks before the mermaids purses are released.

They also treated the leather purses with oil, to soften them down again.

They now, stretching themselves after sitting so long, and replacing their purses and pocketbooks, entered the ballroom.

The empty purses were afterward found in the pocket of the Bishop of the Diocese !

Tourists were bringing back more saucer stories than hand tooled, genuine leather purses.

Chris was only yards away and chased after the man who had stolen two purses from Icelandâs canteen.

The purses of the thornback ray are around 60mm long with pointed corners, rather than the sticky threads found in dogfish.

Such a teacher can make silk purses out of pigs ' ears, transmute lead into gold can even use Headway to effect.

Lay purses, keys, backpacks, etc. near the day, so you don't have to scramble around looking for them.

The evening handbag is generally smaller, including clutch purses, clamshells and evening bags but more sophisticated, holding lipstick, mirror and cell phone.

Barrotbags.com Italian leather handbags, purses, bags and small backpacks for every woman who loves European style fashion.

Visit LoveToKnow Handbags for everything you need to know about purses & wallets.

In addition to purses, wallets, and desk sets, LeatherTree also carries a complete backpack selection.

The exact selection will vary from season to season, but expect to find smaller backpacks suitable for use as purses and large bags designed with school and business in mind.

Whether you are looking to shop and well-known retailers or want to check out a specialty store that is rare in other parts of the country, stop by the Tulare outlet center for excellent deals on clothing, purses, shoes and more.

If they are too bulky, there are many others that fold up and slip into small purses.

Recycled plastics also create new food and beverage containers, but can be used to make shoes, purses and home décor items.

The area around the main entrance of the home is probably often marked by muddy footprints, wet shoes and umbrellas, and of course, all of the usual stuff we carry in to the house with us, like school bags, purses, briefcases and coats.

An umbrella stand and extra hanging space for purses and small bags are handy to have.

They fit perfectly into purses, travel bags and front pockets.

Look for deodorants, shower gels, body lotions and even miniature size eau de toilettes, which can be popped into purses or desk drawers for quick touchups.

You have to spend real money to outfit your horse, and you win real racing purses based on your horse's performance.

When shopping for shoes, don't forget to look for socks, hosiery, tights, purses and other coordinating accessories.

Some schools do not allow cell phones in the classroom, but if they do, the phones must be stored in backpacks or purses.

Purses and T-shirts have been spotted at K-mart.

Think Chinese styled dresses (the slim ones with high necked cuts and flowers) and purses with intricate designs.

Bags feature cute clutches that would look great at a party, colorful purses suitable for hanging out with friends and roomy totes that can help you haul your homework to school.

Accessories can include purses, necklaces, bracelets, earrings, and hair ties.

Matching jewelry, veils, purses and gloves can be purchased and dyed to match a prom gown.

Many girls like zebra and animal print clothes, purses, shoes, and even bedspreads, so why not take this to the next level and wear zebra print to prom?

Starlets and Harlots has purses that go with the punk rock theme.

Purses were the item that started it all.