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French
Etymology
From bourse + -ette.
Pronunciation
Noun
boursette f (plural boursettes)
- (dated) shepherd's purse
- Synonyms: bourse-à-berger, bourse-à-pasteur, capselle
- (dated, music) a small leather pocket in the wind chest of an organ
Further reading
Middle French
Etymology
bourse + -ette.
Noun
boursette f (plural boursettes)
- small pouch or wallet