Pur (?), v. i. [imp. & p. p. Purred (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Purring.] [Of imitative origin; cf. Prov. G. purren.]
To utter a low, murmuring, continued sound, as a cat does when pleased.
[Written also
purr.]
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Pur, v. t.
To signify or express by purring.
Gray.
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Pur, n.
The low, murmuring sound made by a cat to express contentment or pleasure.
[Written also
purr.]
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