heavy purse
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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
Just as the carriage was going off, she put a heavy purse in her daughter's hand.
From The works of Guy de Maupassant, Vol. 5 Une Vie and Other Stories by Guy de Maupassant
Charles fumbled in a heavy purse at his belt and drew out a long silver chain.
From The Saracen: The Holy War by Robert Shea
In half an hour come to my house; there will I exchange a heavy purse for what you may confide to me, if, as you say, it leads to his perdition.
From Olla Podrida by Frederick Marryat
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