British Word for a Purse in the US

This page is the CodyCross answer for the clue below from Fauna and Flora, Group 163, Puzzle 2 (Brown and Polar Bears).

Question is: British Word for a Purse in the US

and the answer is: HANDBAG

Word Meaning:

HANDBAG — (now rare) A small bag carried in the hand, used either when travelling or to carry tools for a specific job.

Definitions from Wiktionary.

British word for a purse in the US — CodyCross Answer | CodyCross Solutions