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Webster 1913 Edition


Bursary

Bur′sa-ry

,
Noun.
;
pl.
-ries
.
[LL.
bursaria
. See
Bursar
.]
1.
The treasury of a college or monastery.
2.
A scholarship or charitable foundation in a university, as in Scotland; a sum given to enable a student to pursue his studies.
“No woman of rank or fortune but would have a bursary in her gift.”
Southey.

Webster 1828 Edition


Bursary

BURS'ARY

,
Noun.
The treasury of a college, or monastery.
1.
In Scotland, an exhibition.

Definition 2024


bursary

bursary

English

Noun

bursary (plural bursaries)

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

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