1) Type of container 
A purse (from the Latin bursa, which in turn is from the Greek βύρσα, býrsa, oxhide), 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 ...