Definitions For Purfle
Verb
purfl , ing (transitive, archaic) To decorate (wood, cloth etc.) with a purfle or ornamental border; to border. (heraldry, transitive) To ornament with a bordure of ermines, furs, etc. or with gold studs or mountings.Translations
Russian: {{l, ru, отделать, отделывать}} {{l, ru, кайма, каймой}} (otdélyvatʼ kaimóy)Noun
PURFLE (plural PURFLEs) An ornamental border on clothing, furniture or a violin; beading, stringing. (heraldry) An ornament consisting of a bordure of ermines, furs, etc. or gold studs or mountings.Alternative forms
purflew purfyle {{qualifier, 13th - 15th centuries}}Etymology
From {{etyl, fro, en}} porfiler, from {{etyl, la, en}} pro- + filum, , thread. {{doublet, en, profile}}.Related terms
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Points in Different Games
Scrabble
11
Words with Friends
14
The word Purfle is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words with Friends