A confidence trick in which victims are deceived into handing over money, often because they believe they will receive a purse or bag containing items of value, or a share of money from a purse.
Origin
Late 19th century; earliest use found in The Times.
Definition of purse trick in US English:
purse trick
noun
informal, historical
A confidence trick in which victims are deceived into handing over money, often because they believe they will receive a purse or bag containing items of value, or a share of money from a purse.
Origin
Late 19th century; earliest use found in The Times.