Pure"ness, n. The state of being pure (in any sense of the adjective).
Pur"file (?), n. [See Purfle.] A sort of ancient trimming of tinsel and
thread for women's gowns; -- called also bobbinwork. [Obs.] Piers
Plowman.
Pur"fle (?), v. t. [OF. pourfiler; pour for + fil a thread, L. filum.
See Profile, and cf. Purl a border.] 1. To decorate with a wrought or
flowered border; to embroider; to ornament with metallic threads; as,
to purfle with blue and white. P. Plowman.
A goodly lady clad in scarlet red, Purfled with gold and pearl of
rich assay.
Spenser.
2. (Her.) To ornament with a bordure of emines, furs, and the like;
also, with gold studs or mountings.
{ Pur"fle (?), Pur"flew (?), } n. 1. A hem, border., or trimming, as of
embroidered work.