n. [ OF. purport; pur, pour, for (L. pro) + porter to bear, carry. See Port demeanor. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
The whole scope and purport of that dialogue. Norris.
With a look so piteous in purport
As if he had been loosed out of hell. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]
For she her sex under that strange purport
Did use to hide. Spenser. [ 1913 Webster ]
v. t.
They in most grave and solemn wise unfolded
Matter which little purported. Rowe. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. Without purport or meaning. [ 1913 Webster ]