purported

from The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

Purport \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.
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         They in most grave and solemn wise unfolded
         Matter which little purported.           --Rowe.
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