Definition of Purfling

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

Definition of Purfling

1. Noun. (music especially lutherie) Two 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. Double, painted-on and decorative patterns of purfling are also found. ¹

2. Verb. (present participle of purfle) ¹

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Definition of Purfling

1. an ornamental border [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Purfling

pureness
purenesses
pureplay
purer
pures
purest
purey
pureys
purfile
purfiles
purfle
purfled
purfler
purflers
purfles
purfling (current term)
purflings
purfly
purga
purgament
purgaments
purgation
purgations
purgative
purgatively
purgatives
purgatorial
purgatorian
purgatorians
purgatoric

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