Meaning of disburse in English

1. Pronunciation

   /dɪsˈbərs/

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1. Verb

   disburse

   Etymology

   mid 16th century: from Old French desbourser, from des- (expressing removal) + bourse‘purse’

   Definitions

   1. pay out

   Derived terms

   • disbursal
   • disbursement
   • disburser
   • expender
   • expense
   • outlay
   • spender
   • spending

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