Definition of purl
(Entry 1 of 4)
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
purl
verb (1)purled; purling; purls
Definition of purl (Entry 2 of 4)
1a : to embroider with gold or silver thread
b : to edge or border with gold or silver embroidery
2 : to knit in purl stitch
: to do knitting in purl stitch
purl
noun (2)Definition of purl (Entry 3 of 4)
1 : a purling or swirling stream or rill
2 : a gentle murmur or movement (as of purling water)
purl
verb (2)purled; purling; purls
Definition of purl (Entry 4 of 4)
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The first known use of purl was in the 14th century
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