ppl. a. Obs. [? for bepurpurate, f. L. purpur (cf. Gr. πορφύρεος) purple.] Purpled, rosy-tinged, rosy-colored.
1584. Lodge, Forb. & Prisc., 30 a. Her daintie nose of ivorie faire and sheene Bepurfurate with ruddie roses beene.
