See Also: purr(medicine)
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purr(dictionary)

parage (iou) and purr (oh)


parage (iou)



parage noun.ME.
[Old & mod. French, from per (mod. pair): see PEER noun1, -AGE.]
Lineage, descent, rank; esp. noble or high lineage. ME-M19.
Equality of birth, as in members of the same family. LME-M17.
Feudal Law. Tenure of inherited land by virtue of descent or rank, with no liability for homage or service. LME-M18.
Worth, value. rare. L15-E16.

purr (oh)



[Date: 1600-1700; Origin: From the sound]
[I] if a cat purrs, it makes a soft low sound in its throat to show that it is pleased
[I] if the engine of a vehicle or machine purrs, it works perfectly and makes a quiet smooth sound
::The big Bentley purred along the road.
[I and T] to speak in a soft low sexy voice
::'That feels good,' she purred.
-- purr n [C]