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purr |
5 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Pur \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}.] From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Pur \Pur\, n. The low murmuring sound made by a cat to express contentment or pleasure. [Written also {purr}.] From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Purr \Purr\, v. i. & t. To murmur as a cat. See {Pur}. From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Purr \Purr\, n. The low murmuring sound made by a cat; pur. See {Pur}. From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: purr n : a low vibrating sound typical of a contented cat v 1: make a soft swishing sound, as of a motor working or wings flapping [syn: {whizz}, {whiz}, {whirr}, {whir}, {birr}] 2: indicate pleasure by purring; characteristic of cats [syn: {make vibrant sounds}]
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