Purseful
/ˈpɜːrs.fəl/noun
The amount that a purse can hold or that is contained in a purse.
Did you know?The word purse ultimately traces to Greek byrsa, meaning “hide” or “leather,” linking everyday money language to the ancient craft of making containers from animal skins.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Greek
Greek
βύρσα (býrsa)
“Hide or leather, especially leather used for a container”
Classical Latin
Latin
bursa
“A hide, leather bag, or money pouch”
13th Century
Old French
purse
“A small bag for carrying money”
Old English / Middle English
English
purs
“A purse or pouch for money”
Modern English
English
purse
“A small container or handbag, especially one used to carry money”
Modern English
English
purseful
“As much as a purse contains or can hold”