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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Purpurare, n. (Late L. purpuraria a female dyer in purple.) —c1520-c1535 Nisbet Acts xvi 14.
A purpurare [Vulg. purpuraria; Wyclif purpuresse] of the citee of Thiathyrenis
