purl Definition

purl¹
noun

1. knitting.
A reverse plain (noun 2) stitch.
2. Cord made from gold or silver wire.
3. A decorative looped edging on lace or braid, etc.

Form: pearl (also)

verb

purled, purling
1. To knit in purl.

Etymology: 16c: from obsolete pirl to twist.

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purl²
verb, intr purled, purling

1. To flow with a murmuring sound.
2. To eddy or swirl.

Etymology: 16c: imitating the sound and related to Norwegian purla to bubble.