Definition of BURSARY

bursary

Plural: bursaries

Noun

  • A college or university treasury, or a scholarship for students.
  • the treasury of a public institution or religious order
  • A monetary award to university students that allows them to continue their studies.
  • The treasury of a religious order or public institution.

Examples

  • I hoped my perfect play would earn a BURSARY of bonus points, but it was just average.

Origin / Etymology

Borrowed from Medieval Latin bursaria, from bursarius.

Scrabble Score: 12

bursary: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
bursary: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
bursary: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 13

bursary: valid Words With Friends Word