pursestring en · NOUN
Etymology
From purse + string.
Meanings
- A cord or string, the middle of which is enclosed in the hem of the opening of a soft purse or sack, that, when pulled, closes the purse.
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(figuratively, in-plural) Budgetary control; authority over capital outlay or investment decisions.
those who hold the pursestrings
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(abbreviation, alt-of, ellipsis) Ellipsis of purse-string suture.
alt of purse-string suture
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| purse string | alternative | lexicographic | |
| pursestrings | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| purse-string | alternative | lexicographic |