\Pur\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Purred}; p. pr. & vb. n.
{Purring}.] [Of imitative origin; cf. Prov. G. purren.]
To utter a low, murmuring, continued sound, as a cat does
when pleased. [Written also {purr}.]

\Pur\, v. t.
To signify or express by purring. --Gray.

\Pur\, n.
The low, murmuring sound made by a cat to express contentment
or pleasure. [Written also {purr}.]