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In some senses, purl is marked as archaic, British. Watch for register when choosing this word.
noun
A particular stitch in knitting in which the working yarn is pulled through an existing stitch from front to back.
The edge of lace trimmed with loops.
An embroidered and puckered border; a hem or fringe, often of gold or silver twist; also, a pleat or fold, as of a band.
A triumphant chariot made of carnation velvet, enriched with purl and pearl.
verb
To decorate with fringe or embroidered edge
Needlework purled with gold.
To use or create a purl stitch or stitches.
Knit one, purl two.
Stockinette fabric is created by knitting the right-side rows and purling the wrong-side rows.
noun
a heavy or headlong fall; an upset.