Purse, v. i. To steal purses; to rob. [Obs. & R.]

I'll purse: . . . I'll bet at bowling alleys.

Beau. & Fl.

Purse"ful (?), n.; pl. Pursefuls (&?;). All that is, or can be,

contained in a purse; enough to fill a purse.

Purse"-proud` (?), a. Affected with purse pride; puffed up with the

possession of riches.