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: having a border with fringe
fringed decorative pillows
The parade opens with two cavalrymen dressed in a fringed tunic …Nicholas V. Sekunda et al.

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Tasseled and fringed iterations have dominated the market of late, offering a touch of movement and texture to even the simplest of silhouettes. Minty Mellon, Vogue, 21 Nov. 2025 And on the note of poppin’ colors, Effie Brown glowed in neon, Jayme Lawson stunned in strapless orange with a fringed skirt and pearls. Larry Stansbury, Essence, 17 Nov. 2025 At the hem of both the long sleeves and pants were fringed fabric elements, adding a vintage appeal to the overall look. Julia Teti, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2025 His regimental coat was festooned with epaulets (fringed) and silver buttons (dazzling). Caity Weaver, The Atlantic, 8 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for fringed

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of fringed was in the 15th century

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“Fringed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fringed. Accessed 27 Nov. 2025.

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