What does purtain mean?

The term "Puritan" refers to a member of a Protestant group in the 16th and 17th centuries that sought to reform the Church of England by promoting a more austere and moral lifestyle, emphasizing personal piety and the authority of Scripture. Puritans advocated for simpler worship and rejected practices they deemed as corrupt or unscriptural. They played a significant role in the early settlement of New England, where they sought religious freedom and established communities based on their beliefs. The term has also come to signify someone who is excessively strict or moralistic in their views.