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Purvis

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Name — An English surname, originally an occupational name for someone responsible for obtaining supplies.

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Etymology

Perhaps from Middle English purveys ("provisions, supplies"), an occupational surname for a supplies official.

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What does “Purvis” mean?

The word “Purvis” means an English surname, originally an occupational name for someone responsible for obtaining supplies.

How do you use “Purvis” in a sentence?

Here is “Purvis” used in a sentence: “Purvis is the county seat of Lamar County, Mississippi.”

What part of speech is “Purvis”?

“Purvis” is a name.

Where does the word “Purvis” come from?

The word “Purvis” comes from Middle English. Perhaps from Middle English purveys ("provisions, supplies"), an occupational surname for a supplies official.

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