PURVIS. According to the account given in B.L.G., the Purvises of Darsham, CO. Suffolk, originated from the family of Purvis " of that Ilk" in Scotland. " That Ilk," however, does not appear to be identified, although the name Purvoys, or Perves, is found in ancient records of the Lowland counties. I tliink the name is more likely to be derived from the A'Norm. 2JC7'vis, or pa rvise, vhich Kelham defines as, " the outer court of a palace or great house. , . . Such was the place in PalaceYard, near Westminster Hall, mentioned by Fortescue, De Laud. Leg. Ang. c. 51; and Dugdale also takes notice of the Pervyse of Pa?vles."

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