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P — Punch to Pyx (Part 8 of 15)

Purulence, Purulency, n.

    1. Suppuration, secretion of pus.
    2. Pus, matter, purulent matter.

Purulent, a. Feculent, suppurating, festering, corrupt.

Purvey, v. n.

    1. Provide, furnish, cater, procure provisions, provide food, victual, find provision.
    2. Procure, get, obtain.

Purveyance, n. Provisions, food, victuals provided.

Purveyor, n. Provider, caterer, victualler.

Purview, n. Limit, sphere, scope, extent, reach, compass.

Pus, n. Purulence, matter, purulent matter.

Puseyite, a. Tractarian, Tractite, Oxford school.

Push, v. a.

    1. Thrust, impel (by pressure), hustle, jostle, justle, elbow, crowd, shove.
    2. Urge, press forward, drive on.
    3. Force, press, drive, embarrass by arguments.
    4. Importune, tease, press with solicitation.
    5. Prosecute, follow closely
    6. Impel, drive, urge.

Push, v. n.

    1. Thrust, make a thrust.
    2. Endeavor, strive, try, exert one’s self.