fringe

²fringe

verb

fringedfring·ing\ˈfrin-jiŋ\

Definition of FRINGE

transitive verb

1

: to furnish or adorn with a fringe

2

: to serve as a fringe for : border

Examples of FRINGE

1. A jungle fringed the shore.
2. <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)

Related Words: attach (to), communicate (with), connect (with), link (with); bound, embrace, encircle, enclose (also inclose), fence, line, margin, rim, surround; contact, converge, meet

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