Associations to the word «Purser»

Wiktionary

PURSER, noun. The person responsible for handling the accounts on a ship, or for dealing with the passengers on a ship or aircraft.
PURSER RIGGED AND PARISH DAMNED, adjective. (obsolete) (nautical) (slang) Having joined the United States Navy, either because of destitution or in order to flee problems on land.

Dictionary definition

PURSER, noun. An officer aboard a ship who keeps accounts and attends to the passengers' welfare.

Wise words

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