noun
Meaning 1
A circuit court judge.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: UK
Topics: law
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Phrase guide
purple judge
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History
Etymology
So called because in most cases their dress code would include a purple or lilac robe or sash or tippet of some kind.