Definitions for the word, purl

(n.) A circle made by the notion of a fluid; an eddy; a ripple.

(n.) A gentle murmur, as that produced by the running of a liquid among obstructions; as, the purl of a brook.

(n.) A tern.

(n.) An embroidered and puckered border; a hem or fringe, often of gold or silver twist; also, a pleat or fold, as of a band.

(n.) An inversion of stitches in knitting, which gives to the work a ribbed or waved appearance.

(n.) Malt liquor, medicated or spiced; formerly, ale or beer in which wormwood or other bitter herbs had been infused, and which was regarded as tonic; at present, hot beer mixed with gin, sugar, and spices.

(v. & n.) To rise in circles, ripples, or undulations; to curl; to mantle.

(v. i.) To run swiftly round, as a small stream flowing among stones or other obstructions; to eddy; also, to make a murmuring sound, as water does in running over or through obstructions.

(v. t.) To decorate with fringe or embroidery.


4 words found in the Scrabble word, purl



Scrabble letter values
A is 1 points
B is 3 points
C is 3 points
D is 2 points
E is 1 points
F is 4 points
G is 2 points
H is 4 points
I is 1 points
J is 8 points
K is 5 points
L is 1 points
M is 3 points
N is 1 points
O is 1 points
P is 3 points
Q is 10 points
R is 1 points
S is 1 points
T is 1 points
U is 1 points
V is 4 points
W is 4 points
X is 8 points
Y is 4 points
Z is 10 points



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