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pursy
1[ pur-see ]
adjective
- short-winded, especially from corpulence or fatness.
- corpulent or fat.
pursy
2[ pur-see ]
adjective
- vain about one's wealth; purse-proud.
pursy
/ ˈ±èɜ˲õɪ /
adjective
- short-winded
- archaic.fat; overweight
Other ˜yÐÄvlog Forms
- ±è³Ü°ùs¾±Â·±ô²â adverb
- ±è³Ü°ùs¾±Â·²Ô±ð²õ²õ noun
˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
Origin of pursy1
˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
Origin of pursy1
Example Sentences
Coleridge, in his person, was rather above the common size, inclining to the corpulent, or like Lord Hamlet, ‘somewhat fat and pursy.’
It certainly was a delightful evening, and Gabrielle, with the pursy chevalier trotting by her side, flung open a casement and stepped forth upon a balcony.
Never since he was a child did the pursy old gentleman run as fast as he did now.
But the good pursy citizens behind him, who, when they were not deafening the little Mayor with their counsels, were making a jest of the turmoil, had wives and daughters, goods and houses within reach.
The pursy chevalier, who had been very active, puffed and blew, and looked like to have a fit.
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