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What's The Definition Of Purfle?Synonyms | Synonyms for Purfle: Related Terms | Find terms related to Purfle: See Also | Purfle In Webster's Dictionary \Pur"fle\, v. t. [OF. pourfiler; pour for + fil a thread,
L. filum. See {Profile}, and cf. {Purl} a border.]
1. To decorate with a wrought or flowered border; to
embroider; to ornament with metallic threads; as, to
purfle with blue and white. --P. Plowman.
A goodly lady clad in scarlet red, Purfled with gold
and pearl of rich assay. --Spenser.
2. (Her.) To ornament with a bordure of emines, furs, and the
like; also, with gold studs or mountings.
\Pur"fle\, Purflew \Pur"flew\, n. 1. A hem, border., or trimming, as of embroidered work. 2. (Her.) A border of any heraldic fur. |
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