What's the difference between pourlieu and purlieu?

Pourlieu


Definition:

  • (n.) See Purlieu.

Example Sentences:

Purlieu


Definition:

  • (n.) Originally, the ground near a royal forest, which, having been unlawfully added to the forest, was afterwards severed from it, and disafforested so as to remit to the former owners their rights.
  • (n.) Hence, the outer portion of any place; an adjacent district; environs; neighborhood.

Example Sentences:

  • (1) If your alcohol use is at a stage when it's placing you in the purlieu of the criminal justice system then it's already a problem, but not as intractable a problem as it may become when both psychological and physical dependence are well advanced.

Words possibly related to "pourlieu"

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