English Explanatory Dictionary

bursar

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The treasurer of a university, college or school.
  2. A student funded by a bursary.

Pronunciation

/ˈbɝsɚ/ /ˈbɜːsə/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-bursar.wav

Word forms

bursar bursars

Etymology

Borrowed from Medieval Latin bursārius, from bursa (“purse”) (English purse).

Related words

bursa disburse power of the purse purse purser reimburse

Derived words

bursarship bursary
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