boursette

French

Etymology

From bourse +‎ -ette.

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /buʁ.sɛt/

Noun

boursette f (plural boursettes)

(dated) shepherd's purse
(dated, music) a small leather pocket in the wind chest of an organ

Synonyms

(shepherd's purse): bourse-à-berger, bourse-à-pasteur, capselle

Middle French

Etymology

bourse +‎ -ette.

Noun

boursette f (plural boursettes)

small pouch or wallet

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