Rare collective use, usually with the definite article: “the pure”.
Definitionen
People who are morally or spiritually pure, usually referred to collectively with the definite article. Legends say the pure will inherit the kingdom of heaven.
Informal (chiefly Scottish, Irish, and Northern English); used as an intensifier meaning ‘completely’ or ‘absolutely’.
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Completely; absolutely; to a great degree (informal). That gig was pure brilliant from start to finish.