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What does the phrase "purpled thy nail" refer to in this excerpt from "The Flea" by John Donne?

Cruel and sudden, hast thou since
Purpled thy nail in blood of innocence

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I believe it means to harm someone 
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User Santosh  V M
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Answer:

B shared blood in the flea.

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Just took the test and got 100%

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