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Purl
n.
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A circle made by the notion of a fluid; an eddy; a ripple.
Purl
n.
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A gentle murmur, as that produced by the running of a liquid among obstructions; as, the purl of a brook.
Purl
n.
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Malt liquor, medicated or spiced; formerly, ale or beer in which wormwood or other bitter herbs had been infused, and which was regarded as tonic; at present, hot beer mixed with gin, sugar, and spices.
Purl
n.
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A tern.
Purlieu
n.
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Originally, the ground near a royal forest, which, having been unlawfully added to the forest, was afterwards severed from it, and disafforested so as to remit to the former owners their rights.
Purlieu
n.
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Hence, the outer portion of any place; an adjacent district; environs; neighborhood.
Purlin
n.
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Alt. of Purline
Purline
n.
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In root construction, a horizontal member supported on the principals and supporting the common rafters.
Purling
n.
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The motion of a small stream running among obstructions; also, the murmur it makes in so doing.
Purloined
imp. & p. p.
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of Purloin
Purloining
p. pr. & vb. n.
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of Purloin
Purloin
v. t.
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To take or carry away for one's self; hence, to steal; to take by theft; to filch.
Purloin
v. i.
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To practice theft; to steal.
Purloiner
n.
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One who purloins.
Purparty
n.
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A share, part, or portion of an estate allotted to a coparcener.
Purples
pl.
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of Purple
Purple
n.
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A color formed by, or resembling that formed by, a combination of the primary colors red and blue.
Purple
n.
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Cloth dyed a purple color, or a garment of such color; especially, a purple robe, worn as an emblem of rank or authority; specifically, the purple rode or mantle worn by Roman emperors as the emblem of imperial dignity; as, to put on the imperial purple.
Purple
n.
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Hence: Imperial sovereignty; royal rank, dignity, or favor; loosely and colloquially, any exalted station; great wealth.
Purple
n.
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A cardinalate. See Cardinal.
Purple
n.
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Any species of large butterflies, usually marked with purple or blue, of the genus Basilarchia (formerly Limenitis) as, the banded purple (B. arthemis). See Illust. under Ursula.
Purple
n.
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Any shell of the genus Purpura.
Purple
n.
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See Purpura.
Purple
n.
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A disease of wheat. Same as Earcockle.
Purple
a.
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Exhibiting or possessing the color called purple, much esteemed for its richness and beauty; of a deep red, or red and blue color; as, a purple robe.
Purple
a.
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Imperial; regal; -- so called from the color having been an emblem of imperial authority.
Purple
a.
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Blood-red; bloody.
Purpled
imp. & p. p.
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of Purple
Purpling
p. pr. & vb. n.
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of Purple
Purple
v. t.
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To make purple; to dye of purple or deep red color; as, hands purpled with blood.