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pur, v. i. [Of imitative origin; cf. Prov. G. purren.].
To utter a low, murmuring, continued sound, as a cat does when pleased. [1913 Webster]
pur, v. t.
To signify or express by purring. Gray. [1913 Webster]
pur, n.
The low, murmuring sound made by a cat to express contentment or pleasure. [1913 Webster]
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