Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- A Middle English form of
pure . - noun A simplified spelling of
purr . - noun See
purr . - noun A term of unknown meaning used in the game of post and pair.
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- intransitive verb To utter a low, murmuring, continued sound, as a cat does when pleased.
- transitive verb To signify or express by purring.
- noun The low, murmuring sound made by a cat to express contentment or pleasure.
from Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License.
- noun Dated form of
purr (low murmuring sound as of a cat)
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Examples
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Just made a few changes: 1 tbsp of sugar, 200g pumpkin purée, half milk/half water
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I have some homemade pumpkin purée standing in my fridge: I think your bread will be my after-hours party bread
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As the events in Mumbai were unfolding, over 100 young interfaith leaders from 35 countries had gathered in Mayapur with unique perspectives on how to engage our communities in interfaith initiatives and share the vision of building religious pluralism in our world.
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As the events in Mumbai were unfolding, over 100 young interfaith leaders from 35 countries had gathered in Mayapur with unique perspectives on how to engage our communities in interfaith initiatives and share the vision of building religious pluralism in our world.
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And they call pur to confume them; where - fore they called thefe days Purim.
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* 1 3/4 cups pumpkin purée (1 15-ounce can pumpkin purée) * 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
time for fall recipes... ciderpress 2009
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I feel like I gotta stick up for space research a little here, even though it’s the one thing I never had any real interest in pursuing.
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For Haman had plotted to destroy the Jews completely, and he cast pur, that is, the lot, to destroy them.
The Children's Bible Charles Foster Kent 1896
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R.L. 84, § 2, Section two of chapter eighty-four of the Revised Laws is hereby amended by striking out all after the word pur - pose ", in the ninth line, and inserting in place thereof the following: — There shall be two divisions in the board, one to be known as the division of state adult poor and one to be known as the division of state minor wards.
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The name of the holiday is derived from the word "pur" with is basically an ancient form of dice.
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