purpose noun
Category: intentionality.
1604, Cawdrey:
Not listed. Researcher's notes: While the word purpose is not included in Cawdrey's 1604 dictionary, the term purport is; it is defined as "a meaning, or intent."
1626, Cockeram:
Not listed. Researcher's notes: While the word purpose is not included in Cockeram's 1626 dictionary, the term purport is; it is defined as 'a meaning, or intent.'