Purprise
//pə(ɹ)ˈpɹaɪz// noun
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 An enclosed space, such as the land within the borders of a manor. obsolete
"The place of justice is an hallowed place ; and therefore , not only the bench , but the foot – pace and precincts , and purprise thereof , ought to be preserved without scandal and corruption"
Example
More examples"The place of justice is an hallowed place ; and therefore , not only the bench , but the foot – pace and precincts , and purprise thereof , ought to be preserved without scandal and corruption"
Etymology
From Old French porpris, from porprendre (“to take away entirely”); por- (“for”) + prendre (“to take”).
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