What's the difference between purfle and purfling?

Purfle


Definition:

  • (v. t.) To decorate with a wrought or flowered border; to embroider; to ornament with metallic threads; as, to purfle with blue and white.
  • (v. t.) To ornament with a bordure of emines, furs, and the like; also, with gold studs or mountings.
  • (n.) Alt. of Purflew

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Purfling


Definition:

  • (n.) Ornamentation on the border of a thing; specifically, the inlaid border of a musical instrument, as a violin.

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