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The correct spelling is purfling.
How to pronounce purfling
verb
Say it like: Pur-fli-ng
The correct spelling is purfling. To decorate (wood, cloth etc.) with a purfle or ornamental border; to border. For example: "The purfling on this violin is exceptionally beautiful."
Usage Examples
“The purfling on this violin is exceptionally beautiful.”
Meanings
verb
- 1.To decorate (wood, cloth etc.) with a purfle or ornamental border; to border.
- 2.To ornament with a bordure of ermines, furs, etc. or with gold studs or mountings.
noun
- 1.Two or more very narrow strips of black wood enclosing a lighter-coloured strip of wood set close to the edge of the top and back of a string instrument such as a violin, cello or a guitar, following its outline, or this effect simulated with paint.
- 2.An ornament consisting of a bordure of ermines, furs, etc. or gold studs or mountings.
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