Clues for the word "PURLIEU"
We've had 8 crossword clues used for this word, and seen it 12 times in crosswords. It was last seen in Daily American crossword on May 25, 2024.
Definition of purlieu
- 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.
Referring Clues
Last Seen In
- Daily American - May 25, 2024
- Family Time - February 16, 2014
- Guardian Speedy - January 01, 2012
- Thinks Daily - October 25, 2010
- New York Times - October 19, 2008
- Thinks Daily - October 25, 2007
- Guardian Cryptic - October 20, 2005
- Guardian Speedy - February 06, 2005
- King Syndicate - Eugene Sheffer - January 22, 2004
- New York Times - April 28, 2002
- New York Times - September 28, 2001
- New York Times - July 29, 1998