Installation of windows xp pro on mac os x lion 10.7.4

Need help. Is is possible to install windows xp pro on a mac os x lion 10.7.4 using boot camp? Just recently bought my macbook pro and the seller told me that windows xp is possible but when I used boot camp, the selections are for windows 7 only. Can anyone help me out here? Thanks!

thanks! I've seen a lot of threads on this issue. Better use those VM's on the market. thanks a lot!

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