Sure our lawyers Would not purchase half so fast.
J. Webster.
Pur"chase (?; 48), n. [OE. purchds, F. pourchas eager pursuit. See
Purchase, v. t.] 1. The act of seeking, getting, or obtaining anything.
[Obs.]
I'll . . . get meat to have thee, Or lose my life in the purchase.
Beau. & Fl.