Word Meaning

purfled definition and meaning

v. t. To decorate with a wrought or flowered border; to embroider; to ornament with metallic threads; as, to purfle with blue and white.
v. t. To ornament with a bordure of emines, furs, and the like; also, with gold studs or mountings.
n. Alt. of Purflew
a. Ornamented; decorated; esp., embroidered on the edges.