Looking for the meaning of the word PURFLE in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of PURFLE with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Purfle
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
Middle English (as a verb): from Old French porfil (noun), porfiler (verb), based on Latin pro ‘forward’ + filum ‘thread’
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈpəːfl
Dialects: British English
Definition:
an ornamental border, typically one inlaid on the back or belly of a violin.
Short Definition:ornamental border
Word: Purfle
Speech Type: Verb
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈpəːfl
Dialects: British English
Definition:
decorate (something) with an ornamental border
Short Definition:decorate something with ornamental border
Examples:- one of their bestselling items is a clear plastic raincoat purfled with ribbon
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