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English word purple nurple comes from Proto-Germanic *nabją ((of a bird) beak. (of a human) nose.)

*nabją (Proto-Germanic)

(of a bird) beak. (of a human) nose.

nebb (Old English)

Bill, beak. Face; countenance, complexion. Neb, nib. Nose; cartilage of the nose.

neb (Middle English)

nipple (English)

(anatomy) The projection of a mammary gland from which, on female mammals, milk is secreted. [from 16th c.]. (chiefly, US) A short tube threaded at both ends, used as a connector. [from 19th c.]. (now, chiefly, historical) A perforated segment that fits into the muzzle of a breech-loading gun, on which the percussion cap is fixed. [from 19th c.]. A mechanical device through which liquids or [...]

purple nurple (English)

(slang) The act of taking a person's nipple between the thumb and forefinger and then twisting it around roughly.

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