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murse en · NOUN · etymology 1

Pronunciation

• /mɝs/ (General-American)
• /mɜːs/ (Received-Pronunciation)

Etymology

Blend of man + purse.

Meanings

1. (US, slang) A man's purse.
   • But I could use it as a murse for the show if you're parting with that ole thing. 2009, Deborah Gregory, Catwalk: Strike a Pose:

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Synonyms

man-bag · man purse

murse en · NOUN · etymology 2

Pronunciation

• /mɝs/ (General-American)
• /mɜːs/ (Received-Pronunciation)

Etymology

Blend of male + nurse.

Meanings

1. (US, slang) A male nurse.
   • Scrubs used this one recently, where Elliot couldn't cope with the idea of dating a male nurse ("murse") and Carla was having trouble accepting Turk's marriage proposal: 2003, rec.arts.tv (Usenet):

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