purler

¹

/ ˈpɜːlə /

noun

1. slang.
   something outstanding in its class

purler

²

/ ˈpɜːlə /

noun

1. informal.
   a headlong or spectacular fall (esp in the phrase come a purler )

Word History and Origins

Origin of purler¹

of unknown origin

Example Sentences

Purler, a heavy fall from a horse in the hunting or steeplechasing field.

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It was precisely the attitude of one who has had a purler at football.

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One of them beggars had come up behind, and swung his gun round, and fetched him a purler on the back of his head.

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Gel I know—relative of mine she is, by marriage—goes a purler with a chap.

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If I come a purler it will not be for the first time where women are concerned.

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