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Samuel Johnson's Dictionary

  1. Purfilenoun

    A sort of ancient trimming for women’s gowns, made of tinsel and thread; called also bobbin work. Nathan Bailey

    Etymology: pourfilée, Fr.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Purfilenoun

    a sort of ancient trimming of tinsel and thread for women's gowns; -- called also bobbinwork

  2. Etymology: [See Purfle.]

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of purfile in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of purfile in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

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