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purse ~ purse
[the same pronunciation]
“Purse” (noun) is ‘a small flat bag for carrying money used especially by women; {In American English} a woman’s hand bag; money spent or supplied’,
the most common coin purse
e.g.
She took out a coin purse from her handbag to pay for the bus fares.
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“Purse” (verb) is ‘to draw (bring together) one’s lips together tightly in little folds or wrinkles or a small circle, especially to show doubt or disapproval’,
pursing lips
e.g.
When my boss pursed her lips and shook her head, I knew she didn’t like my work.
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