Meaning of purl

Definition of purl

(noun) gold or silver wire thread
a basic knitting stitch made by putting the needle through the front of the stich from the righthand side
(verb) flow in a circular current, of liquids
make a murmuring sound; "the water was purling"
knit with a purl stitch
edge or border with gold or silver embroidery
embroider with gold or silver thread

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