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Definition of purfle in English: purflenoun ˈpəːf(ə)lˈpərfəl 1An ornamental border, typically one inlaid on the back or belly of a violin. - 1.1archaic An embroidered edge of a garment.
Synonyms ruffle, flounce, ruff, furbelow, jabot, peplum, flute, ruche, ruching, gather, tuck, fringe
verb ˈpəːf(ə)lˈpərfəl [with object]often as noun purflingDecorate (something) with an ornamental border. close examination of the violin shows that it contains the characteristic purfling Synonyms decoration, trimming, ornamentation, adornment, embellishment
Origin Middle English (as a verb): from Old French porfil (noun), porfiler (verb), based on Latin pro 'forward' + filum 'thread'. Definition of purfle in US English: purflenounˈpərfəl 1An ornamental border, typically one inlaid on the back or belly of a violin. - 1.1archaic An ornamental or embroidered edge of a garment.
Synonyms ruffle, flounce, ruff, furbelow, jabot, peplum, flute, ruche, ruching, gather, tuck, fringe
verbˈpərfəl [with object]often as noun purflingDecorate (something) with an ornamental border.
Origin Middle English (as a verb): from Old French porfil (noun), porfiler (verb), based on Latin pro ‘forward’ + filum ‘thread’. |