heavy purse

Example Sentences

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Many of her customers are harried women for whom it is a great relief to sit down, doff a heavy purse and let a caring helper guide them through the experience of sampling aromas.

From New York Times • Jul. 28, 2010

I held up my newly heavy purse in one hand and shook it, knowing he could tell the ring of true Cealdish silver inside.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss

Tiny took the heavy purse, and looked at it, and from it to the people.

From My First Cruise and Other stories by Kingston, William Henry Giles

Many have a heavy conscience to carry with a heavy purse; but these he need not envy.

From Holiday House A Series of Tales by Sinclair, Catherine

See, take that,' he continued more gently, laying a heavy purse on the table before her.

From My Lady Rotha A Romance by Weyman, Stanley J.