Middle English Dictionary Entry
purǧement n.
Entry Info
Forms | purǧement n. |
Etymology | OF |
Definitions (Senses and Subsenses)
1.
Purgation, exculpation through spiritual cleansing.
Associated quotations
- a1500(1413) *Pilgr.Soul (Eg 615)2.20.44a : Helle wher thei schal be punysshid so greuously with owt purgement & with owt hope of relece.