See Also: purl(medicine)
purl(1)(dictionary)
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purl(4) (iou)



purl verb1. In senses 1, 3 also pearl. E16.
[from PURL noun1.]
I. verb trans. Embroider or edge with gold or silver thread. E16-L17.
Make (lace, braid, etc.) with a series of minute loops or twists, esp. as an ornamental edging. Chiefly as purled ppl adjective. E16.
verb trans. Pleat or frill like a ruff; frill the edge of. Chiefly as purled ppl adjective. L16-M17.
II.
verb trans. & intrans. Knit with a purl stitch. E19.