|
|
 |
|
|
|
|
| purl [ purl ] |
noun (plural purls) |
|
| Definition: |
| |
1. stitch in knitting: a reverse plain knitting stitch, often combined with a plain stitch to create a ribbed effect.
See also knitn (sense 3)
|
2. gold or silver thread: sewing thread that is made from gold or silver wire
|
3. border on lace or braid: a decorative looped border sewn on lace or braid
|
transitive and intransitive verb (past and past participle purled, present participle purl·ing, 3rd person present singular purls) |
|
| Definition: |
| |
knit with purl: to knit something using a purl stitch
|
| [14th century. Origin ?] |
|
|
|
