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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