purlicue

purlicue

(ˈpɜːlɪˌkjuː) n1. obsolete Scot a flourish at the end of a pen stroke2. Scot the end of a discourse3. (Christian Churches, other) Presbyterian Church a review of a previous sermon or speech4. Northern English the distance between one's forefinger and thumb when extendedvb (intr) (Christian Churches, other) Presbyterian Church to review a previous sermon