purloyne
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purlin — /perr lin/, n. a longitudinal member in a roof frame, usually for supporting common rafters or the like between the plate and the ridge. Also, purline. See diags. under king post, queen post. [1400 50; late ME purlyn, purloyne, akin to AL perlio; … Universalium
purlin — pur•lin [[t]ˈpɜr lɪn[/t]] also pur•line [[t] laɪn[/t]] n. bui a longitudinal member in a roof frame, usu. for supporting rafters or the like between the plate and the ridge • Etymology: 1400–50; late ME purlyn, purloyne … From formal English to slang
purloin — /pɜˈlɔɪn / (say per loyn) verb (t) 1. to take dishonestly or steal: *And then he stole into the house, purloined two apples and a bit of cake from the dining room –ethel turner, 1894. –verb (i) 2. to commit theft. {Middle English purloyne(n),… …
