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A '''purse''' (from the Latin {{lang|la|''bursa''}}, which in turn is from the [[Greek language|Greek]] {{Lang|el|βύρσα}}, ''býrsa'', oxhide<ref name=Webster>{{cite web|url=http://www.m-w.com/cgi-bin/dictionary?book=Dictionary&va=purse|title=Definition of purse|publisher=Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary|accessdate=2007-04-11}}</ref>), sometimes called '''coin purse''' for clarity, is a small money bag or pouch, made for carrying [[coin]]s. In most [[Commonwealth of Nations|Commonwealth countries]] it is known simply as a '''purse''', while "purse" in the United States usually refers to a [[handbag]]. "Purse" can also be a synonym to [[bursary]] (which has the same origin), i.e. a [[Money|monetary]] prize in a competition.<ref name=Webster/> In recent times a coin purse can also be transposed as a phone wallet replacing coins for a modern alternative, the mobile phone |
A '''purse''' or '''pouch''' (from the Latin {{lang|la|''bursa''}}, which in turn is from the [[Greek language|Greek]] {{Lang|el|βύρσα}}, ''býrsa'', oxhide<ref name=Webster>{{cite web|url=http://www.m-w.com/cgi-bin/dictionary?book=Dictionary&va=purse|title=Definition of purse|publisher=Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary|accessdate=2007-04-11}}</ref>), sometimes called '''coin purse''' for clarity, is a small money bag or pouch, made for carrying [[coin]]s. In most [[Commonwealth of Nations|Commonwealth countries]] it is known simply as a '''purse''', while "purse" in the United States usually refers to a [[handbag]]. "Purse" can also be a synonym to [[bursary]] (which has the same origin), i.e. a [[Money|monetary]] prize in a competition.<ref name=Webster/> In recent times a coin purse can also be transposed as a phone wallet replacing coins for a modern alternative, the mobile phone |
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Revision as of 16:17, 8 April 2016
A purse or pouch (from the Latin [bursa] Error: {{Lang}}: text has italic markup (help), which in turn is from the Greek βύρσα, býrsa, oxhide[1]), sometimes called coin purse for clarity, is a small money bag or pouch, made for carrying coins. In most Commonwealth countries it is known simply as a purse, while "purse" in the United States usually refers to a handbag. "Purse" can also be a synonym to bursary (which has the same origin), i.e. a monetary prize in a competition.[1] In recent times a coin purse can also be transposed as a phone wallet replacing coins for a modern alternative, the mobile phone
History
The oldest known purse was found with Ötzi the Iceman[2] who lived around 3,300 BC. Another early example is on Egyptian hieroglyphs, which show pouches worn around the waist. The purse cover from the Sutton Hoo burial is a very elaborate, probably royal, metalwork cover for a (presumably) leather Anglo-Saxon purse of about 600AD. In Europe they often showed social status based on the embroidery and quality of the bag.
In the 15th century, both men and women wore purses. They were often finely embroidered or ornamented with gold. It was also customary for men to give their new brides purses embroidered with an illustration of a love story.
In the 17th century, bags became more complex and elaborate. Girls were taught skills such as embroidery and needlework that could assist them in finding a husband. These skills gave rise to stitched artwork on bags. Around the year 1670, men's breeches were made with built-in pockets, which caused them to stop carrying purses. They did however carry little netted purses in their pocket to carry money.[citation needed]
See also
References
- ^ a b "Definition of purse". Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary. Retrieved 2007-04-11.
- ^ Elkins, Ruth (2005-04-24). "Alpine ice man takes revenge from beyond the grave". The Independent. Retrieved 2009-05-13.
External links
Media related to Coin purses at Wikimedia Commons
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