Definitions
1.nounA particular stitch in knitting; an inversion of stitches giving the work a ribbed or waved appearance.
2.nounThe edge of lace trimmed with loops.
3.nounAn embroidered and puckered border; a hem or fringe, often of gold or silver twist; also, a pleat or fold, as of a band.
4.verbTo decorate with fringe or embroidered edge"Needlework purled with gold."
5.verbAn inverted stitch producing ribbing etc"Knit one, purl two."