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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
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"Purpure Feavre n.". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 5 Nov 2024 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/dost/purpure_feavre>
