purlieu

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Synonyms: pourlieu

Antonyms: pourlieu

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|historical}} The ground on the edges of a [[forest]], especially when partly subject to the same forest laws concerning game hunting etc.
2. The [[outskirts]] of any place; an [[adjacent]] [[district]]; the [[environs]] or [[neighborhood]]; [[milieu]].

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