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purlieu
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purlieu
1. English history land on the edge of a forest that was once included within the bounds of the royal forest but was later separated although still subject to some of the forest laws, esp regarding hunting
2. a neighbouring area; outskirts
3. Rare a district or suburb, esp one that is poor or squalid


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