ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Purfile

Definition & Meaning

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Purfile is a noun meaning (obsolete) A sort of ancient trimming of tinsel and thread for women's gowns; bobbinwork.

Meaning

(obsolete) A sort of ancient trimming of tinsel and thread for women's gowns; bobbinwork.

Word Forms

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include filature, picot, bobbinwork, burelle, parfilage, frillwork.

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