v. t. [ imp. & p. p. Disbursed p. pr. & vb. n. Disbursing. ] [ OF. desbourser, F. débourser; pref. des- (L. dis-) + bourse purse. See Burse, and cf. Dispurse. ] To pay out; to expend; -- usually from a public fund or treasury. [ 1913 Webster ]

The duty of collecting and disbursing his revenues. Macaulay. [ 1913 Webster ]

Disbursing officer, an officer in any department of the public service who is charged with the duty of paying out public money. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ Cf. F. déboursement. ] 1. The act of disbursing or paying out. [ 1913 Webster ]

The disbursement of the public moneys. U. S. Statutes. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. That which is disbursed or paid out; as, the annual disbursements exceed the income. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. One who disburses money. [ 1913 Webster ]