Pur″port, v. t. [imp. & p. p.Purported; p. pr. & vb. n.Purporting.] [OF. purporter, pourporter. See Purport, n.] To intend to show; to intend; to mean; to signify; to import; — often with an object clause or infinitive.
They in most grave and solemn wise unfolded
Matter which little purported. Rowe.