purl1
Syllabification: (purl)
Pronunciation: /pərl/
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Definition of purl
adjective
- denoting or relating to a knitting stitch made by putting the needle through the front of the stitch from right to left. Compare with knit.
noun
verb
Origin:
mid 17th century (as a noun): of uncertain origin