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 Pur·port, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Purported; p. pr. & vb. n. Purporting.]  To intend to show; to intend; to mean; to signify; to import; -- often with an object clause or infinitive.
 They in most grave and solemn wise unfolded
 Matter which little purported.   --Rowe.
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