The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
Purfile \Pur"file\, n. [See Purfle.] A sort of ancient trimming of tinsel and thread for women's gowns; -- called also bobbinwork. [Obs.] --Piers Plowman. [1913 Webster]The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
Bobbinwork \Bob"bin*work`\, n. Work woven with bobbins. [1913 Webster]