boursette

French

Etymology

From bourse +‎ -ette.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /buʁ.sɛt/
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Noun

boursette f (plural boursettes)

  1. (dated) shepherd's purse
    Synonyms: bourse-à-berger, bourse-à-pasteur, capselle
  2. (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)

  1. small pouch or wallet