PURL

noun a tern.

2. purl ·vt to decorate with fringe or embroidery.

3. purl ·noun a circle made by the notion of a fluid; an eddy; a ripple.

4. purl ·noun an inversion of stitches in knitting, which gives to the work a ribbed or waved appearance.

5. purl ·noun a gentle murmur, as that produced by the running of a liquid among obstructions; as, the purl of a brook.

6. purl ·noun an embroidered and puckered border; a hem or fringe, often of gold or silver twist; also, a pleat or fold, as of a band.

7. purl ·v & ·noun to rise in circles, ripples, or undulations; to curl; to mantle.

8. purl ·noun 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.

9. purl ·vi 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.