Definition of purl

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

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Purloin :: Purloin (v. i.) To practice theft; to steal.
Crib :: Crib (n.) A small theft; anything purloined;; a plagiaris/; hence, a translation or key, etc., to aid a student in preparing or reciting his lessons..
Plagiarize :: Plagiarize (v. t.) To steal or purloin from the writings of another; to appropriate without due acknowledgement (the ideas or expressions of another).
Purl :: Purl (v. & n.) To rise in circles, ripples, or undulations; to curl; to mantle..
Purling :: Purling (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Pur.
Purline :: Purline (n.) In root construction, a horizontal member supported on the principals and supporting the common rafters..
Purloin :: Purloin (v. t.) To take or carry away for one's self; hence, to steal; to take by theft; to filch..
Abstract :: Abstract (a.) To take secretly or dishonestly; to purloin; as, to abstract goods from a parcel, or money from a till..
Spurling-line :: Spurling (n.) A tern.
Spurned :: Spurling-line (n.) The line which forms the communication between the steering wheel and the telltale.
Purloining :: Purloining (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Purloi.
Purl :: Purl (n.) An inversion of stitches in knitting, which gives to the work a ribbed or waved appearance..
Purl :: Purl (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..
Purl :: Purl (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..
Spurling :: Spurless (a.) Having no spurs.
Cabbage :: Cabbage (n.) Cloth or clippings cabbaged or purloined by one who cuts out garments.
Plagiarist :: Plagiarist (n.) One who plagiarizes; or purloins the words, writings, or ideas of another, and passes them off as his own; a literary thief; a plagiary..
Plagiary :: Plagiary (n.) One who purloins another's expressions or ideas, and offers them as his own; a plagiarist..
Cribbing :: Cribbing (n.) Purloining; stealing; plagiarizing.
Purl :: Purl (v. t.) To decorate with fringe or embroidery.
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