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Purl :: Purl (n.) A tern.

Abstraction :: Abstraction (a.) The taking surreptitiously for one's own use part of the property of another; purloining.

Purlin :: Purlin (n.) Alt. of Purlin.

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..

Creeper :: Creeper (n.) A spurlike device strapped to the boot, which enables one to climb a tree or pole; -- called often telegraph creepers..

Abstract :: Abstract (a.) To take secretly or dishonestly; to purloin; as, to abstract goods from a parcel, or money from a till..

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

Purloining :: Purloining (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Purloi.

Calcar :: Calcar (n.) A spur, or spurlike prominence..

Purloin :: Purloin (v. i.) To practice theft; to steal.

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

Cribbing :: Cribbing (n.) Purloining; stealing; plagiarizing.

Purloined :: Purloined (imp. & p. p.) of Purloi.

Finger :: Finger (v. t.) To take thievishly; to pilfer; to purloin.

Crib :: Crib (v. t.) To pilfer or purloin; hence, to steal from an author; to appropriate; to plagiarize; as, to crib a line from Milton..

Purline :: Purline (n.) In root construction, a horizontal member supported on the principals and supporting the common rafters..

Purl :: Purl (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..

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..

Purloin :: Purloin (v. t.) To take or carry away for one's self; hence, to steal; to take by theft; to filch..

Cabbage :: Cabbage (n.) Cloth or clippings cabbaged or purloined by one who cuts out garments.

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