Where does “purlicue” come from?
purlicue (English) comes from English pirl — To twist or wind, especially into a cord or braid...
purlicue (English): The space between one's forefinger and thumb
Definitions
- The space between one's forefinger and thumb
Ancestry of “purlicue”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | pirl | To twist or wind, especially into a cord or braid... |