First Known Use: 15th century
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1pursy
adjective pur·sy \ˈpə-sē, ˈpər-sē\
pur·si·erpur·si·est
Definition of PURSY
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: short-winded especially because of corpulence
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Origin of PURSY
Middle English pursi, pursif, from Anglo-French porsif, alteration of *polsif, from Old French pousser to exert pressure, breathe heavily — more at push
Rhymes with PURSY
2pursy
adjective \ˈpər-sē\
purs·i·erpurs·i·est
Definition of PURSY
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: having a puckered appearance
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Origin of PURSY
1purse
First Known Use: 1552
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