Word: pursestring
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: pur
se
string
Definition: A cord or string, the middle of which is enclosed in the hem of the opening of a soft purse or sack, that, when pulled, closes the purse.
Morphemes:
Affix: purse
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A small bag for carrying money.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: βύρσα
Language: grc
Decoded: bursa
Meaning: hide, wine-skin
Affix: string
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A thread or cord on which a number of objects or parts are strung or arranged in close and orderly succession; hence, a line or series of things arranged on a thread, or as if so arranged.