Pronunciation : Pur
Part of Speech : v.
Etymology : [Of imitative origin; cf. Prov. G. purren.]
Definition : Defn: To utter a low, murmuring, continued sound, as a cat does when pleased. [Written also purr.]
i. [imp. & p. p. Purred; p. pr. & vb. n. Purring.]
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
Pronunciation : Pur
Part of Speech : v.
Definition : Defn: To signify or express by purring. Gray.
t.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
Pronunciation : Pur
Part of Speech : n.
Definition : Defn: The low, murmuring sound made by a cat to express contentment or pleasure. [Written also purr.]
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913