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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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(Purpure feavre,) Purpre feavre. [Purpur(e adj.] = Purpill fever. —1694 Annandale Corr. 86.
All hopes of the queen are lost. Its the small poxe and a purpre feavre
