Source: Shorter Oxford English Dictionary: 'Pearl'.
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Example of a pearl edge on a veil.
Pearl is a term that is used for a row of fine loops forming a decorative edging on pillow lace, braid, ribbon, gold lace and so forth.. It is also called pearl-edge and pearl-loop.
Source: Shorter Oxford English Dictionary: 'Pearl'.
Digital source of illustration (retrieved 25 June 2016).
GVE