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25-Mar-2007, 02:22

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May I know the meaning of purple patch?

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25-Mar-2007, 04:42

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Re: purple patch

Can you please provide some context?

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26-Mar-2007, 06:01

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Re: purple patch

If it's referring to writing, it could mean that some of it is excessively ornate and descriptive:
AskOxford: purple prose

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Re: purple patch

Purple could also refer to homosexuality.

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26-Mar-2007, 12:51

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Re: purple patch

Wouldn't that normally be 'lavender'?

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