Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun One who carries or guards the purse of another.
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Examples
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Judas held a position of trust and confidence as the purse-bearer of the apostolic band.
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Morgan, [11] the puppy, writ me a long letter, to desire I would recommend him for purse-bearer or secretary to the next Lord
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Wherever they went, Mary had to be purse-bearer, Agnes following meekly and shamelessly at her heels.
Ultima Thule 2003
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Then there came on a general debate about money matters, in which the purse-bearer did say a few words, but he said nothing as to the great question at issue.
Can You Forgive Her? 1993
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Would the purse-bearer of Olympus rise upon his wings and speak his mind, or would he sit in silence upon his cloud?
Can You Forgive Her? 1993
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"And who is the second -- the purse-bearer to this great man?"
Can You Forgive Her? 1993
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There was a general call for the purse-bearer, but he floated in silence, and was inexplicable.
Can You Forgive Her? 1993
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The purse-bearer was not to be bullied into any sudden reading of the riddle.
Can You Forgive Her? 1993
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And hence, it may be, Judas had that title of the purse-bearer, as he was called
From the Talmud and Hebraica 1602-1675 1979
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God is the safest purse-bearer, and that to expend in his service is the greatest usury, show them that you do believe it.
The Reformed Pastor 1615-1691 1974
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