Crossword-Solution: PURFLE
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| Word | Word Type | Definition |
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| Purfle | v. t. | To decorate with a wrought or flowered border; to embroider; to ornament with metallic threads; as, to purfle with blue and white. |
| Purfle | v. t. | To ornament with a bordure of emines, furs, and the like; also, with gold studs or mountings. |
| Purfle | n. | Alt. of Purflew |
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| Clue | Answers |
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| Decorative border | 5 answers |
| Adorn | 46 answers |
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Hint 1 meaning
One who, or that which, eats.
Hint 2 anagram
ETARE
Hint 3 another clue
greedy person
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Sentences with PURFLE (2)
Hast aught plotting in the hem of thy purfle, or in thy holiday ruff and fardingale? Come with us, wench;--the gallant Earl of Tyrone would sport himself bravely in thy bedchamber, pretty innocent!" "If my gallantry were akin to mine office,--then, lady, would I spare thy bosom and mine own nature this extremity.
Etym: [See Purfle.] Defn: A sort of ancient trimming of tinsel and thread for women's gowns; -- called also bobbinwork.
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Appears in: USA TODAY.
Used 1 time in crossword archives (2002).