Bursary

//ˈbɝsɚi// noun

noun ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A monetary award to university students that allows them to continue their studies.
  2. 2
    the treasury of a public institution or religious order wordnet
  3. 3
    The treasury of a religious order or public institution. dated

Synonyms

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bankcashboxchestcofferdepositoryexchequer

Etymology

Borrowed from Medieval Latin bursaria, from bursarius.

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