purred
simple past tense and past participle of purr
Source: Wiktionary
Pur, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Purred; p. pr. & vb. n. Purring.] Etym: [Of imitative origin; cf. Prov. G. purren.]
Definition: To utter a low, murmuring, continued sound, as a cat does when pleased. [Written also purr.]
Pur, v. t.
Definition: To signify or express by purring. Gray.
Pur, n.
Definition: The low, murmuring sound made by a cat to express contentment or pleasure. [Written also purr.]
Purr, v. i. & t.
Definition: To murmur as a cat. See Pur.
Purr, n.
Definition: The low murmuring sound made by a cat; pur. See Pur.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
22 February 2025
(noun) the use of closed-class words instead of inflections: e.g., ‘the father of the bride’ instead of ‘the bride’s father’
Espresso is both a coffee beverage and a brewing method that originated in Italy. When making an espresso, a small amount of nearly boiling water under pressure forces through finely-ground coffee beans. It has more caffeine per unit volume than most coffee beverages. Its smaller serving size will take three shots to equal a mug of standard brewed coffee.
