n. [ LL. bursarius, fr. bursa purse. See Burse, and cf. Purser. ] 1. A treasurer, or cash keeper; a purser; as, the bursar of a college, or of a monastery. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. A student to whom a stipend or bursary is paid for his complete or partial support. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. The office of a bursar. [ 1913 Webster ]

n.; pl. -ries [ LL. bursaria. See Bursar. ] 1. The treasury of a college or monastery. [ 1913 Webster ]

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. [ 1913 Webster ]