Definition of purlicue in English:

purlicue

noun ˈpəːlɪkjuː

Scottish rare

1In the Presbyterian churches: a recapitulation of sermons or addresses previously delivered. Also: an exhortation traditionally delivered at the close of a sermon. See also quot. 1825. Now historical.
2Originally English regional (northern). The space between a person's extended forefinger and thumb. rare.

Origin

Early 19th century (in an earlier sense). Probably from Scots pirlie curly, twisted + a second element of uncertain origin, perhaps cue. The origin of sense 4 is unclear.

Definition of purlicue in US English:

purlicue

nounˈpəːlɪkjuː

Scottish rare

1In the Presbyterian churches: a recapitulation of sermons or addresses previously delivered. Also: an exhortation traditionally delivered at the close of a sermon. See also quot. 1825. Now historical.
2Originally English regional (northern). The space between a person's extended forefinger and thumb. rare.

Origin

Early 19th century (in an earlier sense). Probably from Scots pirlie curly, twisted + a second element of uncertain origin, perhaps cue. The origin of sense 4 is unclear.

单词	purlicue
释义	Definition of purlicue in English: purlicue noun ˈpəːlɪkjuː Scottish rare 1In the Presbyterian churches: a recapitulation of sermons or addresses previously delivered. Also: an exhortation traditionally delivered at the close of a sermon. See also quot. 1825. Now historical. 2Originally English regional (northern). The space between a person's extended forefinger and thumb. rare. Origin Early 19th century (in an earlier sense). Probably from Scots pirlie curly, twisted + a second element of uncertain origin, perhaps cue. The origin of sense 4 is unclear. Definition of purlicue in US English: purlicue nounˈpəːlɪkjuː Scottish rare 1In the Presbyterian churches: a recapitulation of sermons or addresses previously delivered. Also: an exhortation traditionally delivered at the close of a sermon. See also quot. 1825. Now historical. 2Originally English regional (northern). The space between a person's extended forefinger and thumb. rare. Origin Early 19th century (in an earlier sense). Probably from Scots pirlie curly, twisted + a second element of uncertain origin, perhaps cue. The origin of sense 4 is unclear.
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