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Meaning of purfle

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

purfle

Pronunciation:/ˈpɜːfəl//ˈpɝfəl/

noun

Definitions

  1. An ornamental border on clothing, furniture or a violin; beading, stringing.

  2. An ornament consisting of a bordure of ermines, furs, etc. or gold studs or mountings.

verb

Definitions

  1. To decorate (wood, cloth etc.) with a purfle or ornamental border; to border.

  2. To ornament with a bordure of ermines, furs, etc. or with gold studs or mountings.