fringe
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.1fringe
noun, often attributive \ˈfrinj\Definition of FRINGE
1
: an ornamental border consisting of short straight or twisted threads or strips hanging from cut or raveled edges or from a separate band
2
a : something resembling a fringe : edge, periphery —often used in plural <operated on the fringes of the law> b chiefly British : 4bang c : one of various light or dark bands produced by the interference or diffraction of light d : an area bordering a putting green on a golf course with grass trimmed longer than on the green itself
3
a : something that is marginal, additional, or secondary to some activity, process, or subject <a fringe sport> b : a group with marginal or extremist views c : fringe benefit
— fringy \ˈfrin-jē\ adjective
See Examples of FRINGE
- a lampshade with a fringe
- a fringe of moss around the tree
- a party on the political fringe
Origin of FRINGE
Middle English frenge, from Anglo-French, from Vulgar Latin *frimbia, from Latin fimbriae (plural)
First Known Use: 14th century
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2fringe
transitive verbfringedfring·ing \ˈfrin-jiŋ\
Definition of FRINGE
1
: to furnish or adorn with a fringe
2
: to serve as a fringe for : border
Examples of FRINGE
- A jungle fringed the shore.
- <the orchestral pit fringed the edge of the stage>
First Known Use of FRINGE
15th century
Related to FRINGE
- Synonyms
- abut, border (on), butt (on or against), flank, adjoin, join, march (with), neighbor, skirt, touch, verge (on)
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fringe
noun , often attrib \ˈfrinj\ (Medical Dictionary)Medical Definition of FRINGE
: one of various light or dark bands produced by the interference or diffraction of light
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