Both Uses of
purport
in
Pride and Prejudice
- You can hardly doubt the purport of my discourse, however your natural delicacy may lead you to dissemble; my attentions have been too marked to be mistaken.
Chpt 19purport = meaning
- The principal purport of his letter was to inform them that Mr. Wickham had resolved on quitting the militia.
Chpt 50 *purport = purpose
Definition:
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(purport as in: The purport of the letter was...) the general meaning, purpose, intent, or significance of something