long purse
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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Phillis was glad when they turned their backs on the town: she found her cousin’s long purse a difficulty: it seemed an impossibility to get him past the shops.
From Not Like Other Girls by Carey, Rosa Nouchette
She had brought her knitting in a beautiful silk bag, and explained that she was making a long purse of black silk and steel beads, for the sale at the church.
From What Two Children Did by Chittenden, Charlotte E.
She must either have a tremendously long purse or great persuasive powers to get them, for her salon is the only place outside the churches where one can hear them.
From The Sunny Side of Diplomatic Life, 1875-1912 by Hegermann-Lindencrone, L. de (Lillie de)
Now there is Lisette, ready to fall into my arms at any moment, and bring me a long purse; but I will never leave you a bachelor, though I starve.'
From The Orpheus C. Kerr Papers. Series 2 by Newell, R. H. (Robert Henry)
He drew from his pocket a long purse, took out a certain number of gold pieces, and offered them to the "horse-dealer."
From The Brass Bell or, The Chariot of Death by De Leon, Solon
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