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

Lord Godolphin placed his hand in his pocket, drew out a heavy purse, and, opening it, counted out twenty guineas.

From In the Irish Brigade A Tale of War in Flanders and Spain by Sheldon, Charles Mills

Opening a locker, she took out a leathern-bound writing-desk, unlocked it, and in a moment or two more turned to the sergeant with a small but heavy purse in her hand.

From Rodman The Boatsteerer And Other Stories 1898 by Becke, Louis

Charles fumbled in a heavy purse at his belt and drew out a long silver chain.

From The Saracen: The Holy War by Shea, Robert