pursy

adjective pursier, pursiest

1. short-winded, esp. from being obese
2. obese; fat

Origin: ME purcy < purcyfe < Anglo-Fr pursif, for OFr polsif < polser, to push, also breathe, pant < L pulsare, to beat < pulsus: see pulse

adjective pursier, pursiest

1. drawn together like purse strings; puckered
2. proud of being wealthy