PURL


Meaning of PURL in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' p ə r(- ə )l

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle English

Date: 14th century

1 : gold or silver thread or wire for embroidering or edging

2 : the intertwisting of thread that knots a stitch usually along an edge

3 : PURL STITCH

Merriam Webster Collegiate English Dictionary.      Merriam Webster - Энциклопедический словарь английского языка.