Details of word PURL

Definition of purl

v. t. - To decorate with fringe or embroidery.
n. - An embroidered and puckered border; a hem or fringe, often of gold or silver twist; also, a pleat or fold, as of a band.
n. - An inversion of stitches in knitting, which gives to the work a ribbed or waved appearance.
v. i. - To run swiftly round, as a small stream flowing among stones or other obstructions; to eddy; also, to make a murmuring sound, as water does in running over or through obstructions.
v. & n. - To rise in circles, ripples, or undulations; to curl; to mantle.
n. - A circle made by the notion of a fluid; an eddy; a ripple.
n. - A gentle murmur, as that produced by the running of a liquid among obstructions; as, the purl of a brook.
n. - Malt liquor, medicated or spiced; formerly, ale or beer in which wormwood or other bitter herbs had been infused, and which was regarded as tonic; at present, hot beer mixed with gin, sugar, and spices.
n. - A tern.

Word "purl" contains 4 letters : L P R U

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