Purchas

[ pur-chuhs ]

noun

1. Samuel, 1575?–1626, English writer and editor of travel books.

Example Sentences

Andrew Purchas, co-founder of the Pride In Sport program that supports Australian sports clubs in aspects of inclusion, acknowledged the apology from the Sea Eagles.

From Washington Times

“Conversation, education and building understanding are key to respectfully moving forward on these important discussions in our communities,” Purchas said in a statement.

From Washington Times

The decision parses the language from the 1975 law and delves into what it says have been shifting positions on the “political status” of Alaska Natives by the federal government since the Alaska Purchas of 1867.

From Seattle Times

The bishop hosted her; Samuel Purchas, rector of St Martin’s, was present: “Doctor King entertained her with festival state and pompe, beyond what I have seene in his hospitalitie afforded to other Ladies.”

From Time

This will be appealing to power companies, notes Purchas, because “gas is very quick to respond, but it’s not anywhere near as quick as battery, which can be done in seconds, as opposed to minutes with gas.”

From Washington Post