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Purchas

[ pur-chuhs ]

noun

  1. Samuel, 1575?–1626, English writer and editor of travel books.


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Purchas mentions a queen in the country of Sheromogula whose name was Manchika.

The name of Perkes was variously spelled “Purkis” and “Purchas.”

June 22nd, morgaged my late purchas to Mr. Richard White for 30, to be received within a few dayes.

Thus in long-winded meed of praise writes Master Samuel Purchas.

As his footsteps sounded on the companion ladder, Purchas emerged from the cabin occupied by Potter, and joined him.

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