† diˈspurse, v. Obs.
[An alteration of disburse after purse.]
= disburse, depurse.
| 1593 Shakes. 2 Hen. VI, iii. i. 117 Many a Pound of mine owne proper store..Haue I dis-pursed [Fol. 4 disbursed] to the Garrisons, And neuer ask'd for restitution. 1625–49 Sc. Acts Chas. I (1814) VI. 9 (Jam.) The estaits declaires they will sie the said John Kenneday..repayit of quhat he sall agrie for, dispurse, or give out for outreiking of the said ship. |