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pursy¹ Definition

pursy (pʉr′sē)

adjective -·sier, -·si·est

  1. short-winded, esp. from being obese
  2. obese; fat

Etymology: ME purcy < purcyfe < Anglo-Fr pursif, for OFr polsif < polser, to push, also breathe, pant < L pulsare, to beat < pulsus: see pulse

pursy¹ Related Forms
pur′·si·ness noun
pursy² Definition

pursy (pʉr′sē)

adjective -·sier, -·si·est

  1. drawn together like purse strings; puckered
  2. proud of being wealthy

Browse dictionary entries near pursy

  1. ‹ pursuivant
  2. ‹ pursuit plane
  3. ‹ pursuit of happiness
  4. ‹ pursuit
  5. ‹ pursuing
  6. ‹ pursue
  7. ‹ pursuant
  8. ‹ pursuance
  9. ‹ purslane
  10. ‹ purser
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