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purl
verb (1)Definition of purl (Entry 2 of 4)
purl
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verb (2)Definition of purl (Entry 4 of 4)
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“Purl.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/purl. Accessed 20 Jan. 2021.
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The first known use of purl was in the 14th century
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