\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.