1. decorative borders or edgings, especially ornamental bands along the edges of musical instruments
Usage: music; craftsmanship

1. to decorate with ornamental borders or edging
Usage: craftsmanship; third person singular

Examples

• The violin’s purfles were made of alternating strips of ebony and maple.
• She carefully examined the purfles around the guitar’s soundhole.
• The craftsman purfles each instrument by hand using traditional techniques.
• Ornate purfles distinguished the expensive violins from cheaper models.
• He purfles the edges with mother-of-pearl inlay for a luxurious finish.
• The purfles on antique instruments often show signs of age and wear.