'Purported' definitions:
Definition of 'Purported'
From: GCIDE
- Purport \Pur"port\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Purported; p. pr. & vb. n. Purporting.] [OF. purporter, pourporter. See Purport, n.] To intend to show; to intend; to mean; to signify; to import; -- often with an object clause or infinitive. [1913 Webster]
- They in most grave and solemn wise unfolded Matter which little purported. --Rowe. [1913 Webster]