'Purfle' definitions:
Definition of 'Purfle'
From: GCIDE
- Purfle \Pur"fle\, v. t. [OF. pourfiler; pour for + fil a thread, L. filum. See Profile, and cf. Purl a border.]
- 1. To decorate with a wrought or flowered border; to embroider; to ornament with metallic threads; as, to purfle with blue and white. --P. Plowman. [1913 Webster]
- A goodly lady clad in scarlet red, Purfled with gold and pearl of rich assay. --Spenser. [1913 Webster]
- 2. (Her.) To ornament with a bordure of emines, furs, and the like; also, with gold studs or mountings. [1913 Webster] Purfle
Definition of 'Purfle'
From: GCIDE
- Purfle \Pur"fle\, Purflew \Pur"flew\, n.
- 1. A hem, border., or trimming, as of embroidered work. [1913 Webster]
- 2. (Her.) A border of any heraldic fur. [1913 Webster]