"That's a great deal to make one word mean," Alice said in a thoughtful tone. "When I make a word do a lot of work like that," said Humpty Dumpty, "I always pay it extra."
Showing posts with label Purfle. Show all posts
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Friday, 26 March 2010

Purfle

 
A purfle is an ornamental border on clothing, furniture or a violin; beading; or stringing.

As a verb it means to decorate (wood, cloth etc.) with a border.