bursary

Borrowed from Medieval Latin bursaria, from bursarius.

• (US, Canada) IPA^(key): /ˈbɝsɚi/, /ˈbɝsəɹi/

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• Rhymes: -ɜː(ɹ)səɹi

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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