bursar

noun — 2 senses

noun

US /ˈbɝsɚ/ · UK /ˈbɜːsə/

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

The treasurer of a university, college or school.

Education Scotland A student funded by a bursary.

Derived terms: bursarship, bursary
Related terms: bursa, disburse, power of the purse, purse, purser, reimburse

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