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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Purpureayn, adj. [e.m.E. purpurean (1656), f. L. purpure-us.] Of purple colour. = Purpur(e adj. —1611-57 Mure Sonn. 1 Ser. ix 7.
Some ar transported with pur[pur]eayn dyes
