Etymology

bursary

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Today it means: A monetary award to university students that allows them to continue their studies. Full definition →

Medieval Latin bursaria
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  1. Medieval Latin · borrowed frombursaria
  2. English todaybursary

Borrowed from Medieval Latin bursaria, from bursarius.

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