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Definition of purse-cutting in English:

purse-cutting

Pronunciation /ˈpəːsˌkʌtɪŋ/

noun

rare

  • The action of cutting and stealing from purses.

Origin

Early 17th century; earliest use found in John Taylor (1578–1653), poet. From purse + cutting, probably after purse-cutter.