Burse (?), n. [LL. bursa, or F.
bourse. See Bourse, and cf. Bursch, Purse.]
1. A purse; also, a vesicle; a pod; a hull.
[Obs.] Holland.
2. A fund or foundation for the maintenance of
needy scholars in their studies; also, the sum given to the
beneficiaries. [Scot.]
3. (Eccl.) An ornamental case of hold the
corporal when not in use. Shipley.
4. An exchange, for merchants and bankers, in the
cities of continental Europe. Same as Bourse.
5. A kind of bazaar. [Obs.]
She says she went to the burse for patterns.
Old Play.