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bursar.

The treasurer of a university, college or school.

6 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈbɝsɚ/General-American/ˈbɜːsə/Received-Pronunciation
  1. The treasurer of a university, college or school.

  2. A student funded by a bursary.

    Scotland
Where this word comes from

Borrowed from Medieval Latin bursārius, from bursa (“purse”) (English purse).

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