English Explanatory Dictionary

purple judge

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A circuit court judge.

Word forms

purple judge purple judges

Etymology

So called because in most cases their dress code would include a purple or lilac robe or sash or tippet of some kind.

Related words

red judge
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