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pur·fle
I. \ˈpərfəl, ˈpə̄f-, ˈpəif-\ transitive verb
(purfled ; purfled ; purfling \-f(ə)liŋ\ ; purfles)
Etymology: Middle English purfilen, from Middle French porfiler to interweave, border, from (assumed) Vulgar Latin profilare, from Latin pro- forward + Late Latin filare to spin — more at pro-, file
1. : to ornament the border of : trim the edge or edges of
2. : to decorate with embroidery : ornament with metallic threads, jewels, or fur
< a goodly lady clad in scarlet red purfled with gold and pearl of rich assay — Edmund Spenser >
: to ornament (as cabinetwork) with tracery, inlay, or similar treatment especially around the edges
< purfle a violin body >
II. noun
(-s)
Etymology: Middle English porfil, purfil, from Middle French porfil, from porfiler to border
1. : a decorated border; especially : an embroidered edge of a garment
2. : a heraldic border (as of fur) |