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purfle
[ pur-fuhl ]
verb (used with object)
, pur·fled, pur·fling.
- to finish with an ornamental border.
- to decorate (a shrine or tabernacle) with architectural forms in miniature.
noun
- Also called purfling. an ornamental border, as the inlaid border near the outer edge of the table and back of a stringed instrument.
purfle
/ ˈpɜːfəl /
noun
- a ruffled or curved ornamental band, as on clothing, furniture, etc
verb
- tr to decorate with such a band or bands
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Other Words From
- purfler noun
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Word History and Origins
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Word History and Origins
Origin of purfle1
C14: from Old French purfiler to decorate with a border, from filer to spin, from fil thread, from Latin fīlum
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Example Sentences
Hast aught plotting in the hem of thy purfle, or in thy holiday ruff and fardingale?
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