A historical term with varying meanings depending on context, often relating to a young animal or small object.
Purr is a historical term whose meaning depends on the context in which it appears.
In some records it may refer to a young animal, while in others it may describe a small item or object. As with many words in historical documents, interpretation depends on the surrounding text and local usage.
When found in court rolls or inventories, the wider entry should be considered carefully before assigning a precise meaning.
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