Meanings
comparative more purposed · superlative most purposed
- Intentional, deliberate.First known use 15th c.
to interrupt the course of his continuall happinesse, and to recompence it, [he] cast the richest and most precious jewell he had into the Sea, deeming that by this purposed [translating aposté] mishap he should satisfie the revolution and vicissitude of fortune[…].
1603, Michel de Montaigne, chapter 12, in John Florio, transl., The Essayes […], book II, London: […] Val[entine] Simmes for Edward Blount […], →OCLC - rareHaving a purpose or aim; determined.First known use 16th c.
O suitably-attired-in-leather-boots Head of a traveller, wherefore seeking whom Whence by what way how purposed art thou come To this well-nightingaled vicinity?
1883, A. E. Housman, Fragment of a Greek Tragedy
- participlepastsimple past and past participle of purpose
Origin
- Middle Englishpurpos
- Englishpurpose
- Englishpurposed
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