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Noun: purfle  pur-ful
  1. A decorative inlaid border on a musical instrument or furniture
    "The violin's purfle not only enhanced its appearance but also protected the edges from damage";
    - purfling
Verb: purfle  pur-ful
  1. To decorate with an ornamental border, especially of embroidered work
    "The seamstress purfled the edges of the tapestry with gold thread"

Derived forms: purfling, purfles, purfled

Encyclopedia: Purfle