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

Ortensia heard a sort of chinking thud, as if a heavy purse had fallen on the stones.

From Stradella by Crawford, F. Marion (Francis Marion)

Full of joy, he hurried along the little mountain path to the old priest's house, and held out the heavy purse of gold to him.

From Stories of the Saints by Candle-Light by Barclay, Vera C. (Vera Charlesworth)

The sailor did not seem to relish this custom; he drew a heavy purse from his pocket, took out a gold piece and threw it on the table.

From The Son of Monte-Cristo, Volume I by Lermina, Jules