† ˈpurgementObs.rare—1. [a. OF.purgement (14th c. in Godef.), ad. L. purgāmentum: see purgament.] Purgation, purification. 1483Caxton Gold. Leg. 442 b/1 Thys purgemente or wasshyng may sygnefye the purete and clennesse that the preest oughte to haue.