PURFLING

To decorate (wood, cloth etc.) with a purfle or ornamental border; to border.

To ornament with a bordure of ermines, furs, etc. or with gold studs or mountings.

Two or more 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, or this effect simulated with paint.

"The purfling on this violin is exceptionally beautiful."

An ornament consisting of a bordure of ermines, furs, etc. or gold studs or mountings.