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bag	a purse, suitcase, or other luggage carried by hand. [1/4 definitions]
handbag	a bag used to carry small personal things; purse.
pick¹	to steal from someone's pocket or purse. [1/9 definitions]
pocketbook	a small handbag used to carry money and personal things; purse.
portemonnaie	money-carrier (French); a small pocketbook or purse.
purse	a bag used for carrying money and other personal things. A purse is often made of leather, cloth, or a similar material.
reticule	a woman's small handbag or purse with a drawstring, originally made of netting. [1/2 definitions]
shoulder strap	a strap that is worn on the shoulder, as to support a garment or carry a purse or camera. [1/2 definitions]
sporran	a leather purse or pouch, often covered with fur, that is worn hanging in front of the kilt as part of the dress costume of Scottish Highlanders.
stake²	(often pl.) that which is given to the winner of a competition; purse. [1/6 definitions]

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