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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 Maupassant, Guy de

"So saying, he put a heavy purse into my hand, and said: "'You will find my agent's name and address on a card inside the purse.

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

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




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