Definition of Purl. Meaning of Purl. Synonyms of Purl
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Definition of Purl
Purl Purl Purl, n. [See 3d Purl.]
1. A circle made by the notion of a fluid; an eddy; a ripple.
Whose stream an easy breath doth seem to blow, Which
on the sparkling gravel runs in purles, As though
the waves had been of silver curls. --Drayton.
2. A gentle murmur, as that produced by the running of a
liquid among obstructions; as, the purl of a brook.
3. [Perh. from F. perler, v. See Purl to mantle.] 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. ``Drank a glass of purl to
recover appetite.' --Addison. ``Drinking hot purl, and
smoking pipes.' --Dickens.
4. (Zo["o]l.) A tern. [Prov. Eng.]
Purl Purl Purl, n.
1. An embroidered and puckered border; a hem or fringe, often
of gold or silver twist; also, a pleat or fold, as of a
band.
A triumphant chariot made of carnation velvet,
enriched withpurl and pearl. --Sir P.
Sidney.
2. An inversion of stitches in knitting, which gives to the
work a ribbed or waved appearance.
Purl stitch. Same as Purl, n., 2.
