purprise /pə(ɹ)ˈpɹaɪz/ noun1 •(no longer used) An enclosed space, such as the land within the borders of a manor.The place of justice is an hallowed place ; and therefore , not only the bench , but the foot – pace and precincts , and purprise thereof , ought to be preserved without scandal and corruption — 1625 formspurprises