bursar/ˈbɝsɚ/EtymologyBorrowed from Medieval Latin bursārius, from bursa (“purse”) (English purse).bursar means the treasurer of a university, college or school. Lexicurio rates it Sui generis — a strength score of 85 out of 100.bursar is pronounced /ˈbɝsɚ/.nounThe treasurer of a university, college or school.A student funded by a bursary.