purling


purl 1

P0135100 (pûrl)intr.v. purled, purl·ing, purls To flow or ripple with a murmuring sound.n. The sound made by rippling water.
[Probably of Scandinavian origin.]

purl 2

also pearl P0135100 (pûrl)v. purled, purl·ing, purls also pearled or pearl·ing or pearls v.tr.1. To knit (yarn) with a purl stitch.2. To edge or finish (a handkerchief, for example) with lace or embroidery.v.intr.1. To do knitting with a purl stitch.2. To edge or finish with lace or embroidery.n.1. Abbr. p. Inversion of a knit stitch; purl stitch.2. A decorative edging of lace or embroidery.3. Gold or silver wire used in embroidery.
[Origin unknown.]