pursyf

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Middle English

Alternative forms

Etymology

Borrowed from Anglo-Norman porsif, from Old French poussif.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈpursif/, /purˈsiːf/

Adjective

pursyf

  1. (Late Middle English) asthmatic, pursy

Descendants

  • English: pursy
  • Yola: pussough

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