释义 |
† purpressour Obs. rare—1. In 5 -ure. [In form an agent-n. from purpress or F. pourpresure (see purpresture), but the sense in the quotation is peculiar.] Apparently, A person appointed to inquire into purpresture.
1477Surtees Misc. (1888) 27 That the purpressures come in this day xiiij day, to gyf their presentment bilongyng to their office. |