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pursed

The correct spelling is pursed.

How to pronounce pursed

verb

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The correct spelling is pursed. To press (one's lips) in and together so that they protrude.

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Definition

verb

  1. 1.To press (one's lips) in and together so that they protrude.
  2. 2.To draw up or contract into folds or wrinkles; to pucker; to knit.
  3. 3.To put into a purse.
  4. 4.To steal purses; to rob.

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