Meaning of 'Born to the purple'
What does the saying 'Born to the purple' mean?
Idiom: Born to the purple
Meaning:
Someone who is born to the purple is born in a royal or aristocratic family.
("Born in the purple" is also used.)
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Colours |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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