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

Examples of fringed in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web On April 11, Siwa guest starred on Call Her Daddy and before the full episode aired with many of the child star’s revelations, followers of the podcast had lots to say about the fringed baseball cap the dancer was wearing during the interview. Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 11 Apr. 2024 In one snap, the couple can be seen holding fringed parasols as their wedding guests march through the streets following their ceremony. Virginia Chamlee, Peoplemag, 3 Apr. 2024 Donning a brilliant white headpiece of fringed feathers, Dietrich is radiant. Angelica Aboulhosn, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 Mar. 2024 Brooklinen’s striped and fringed version is woven with 100% soft lambswool. Paula Lee, Glamour, 14 Mar. 2024 Ever since the model began dating Adan Banuelos, a professional cowboy, earlier this year, Hadid has been leaning into a more western look: She’s slipped into pieces like fringed chaps, leather jackets and of course, cowboy hats. Christian Allaire, Vogue, 13 Mar. 2024 Dunaway wore a sparkly white beret with a matching long, fringed coat and V-neck minidress; if the effect was more 1920s than 1930s, nobody noticed. Kimberly Chrisman-Campbell, The Atlantic, 10 Mar. 2024 The tan gingham print is an easy way to add color and character to your meals, and the fringed ends add an appealing touch of texture. Wendy Vazquez, Southern Living, 25 Feb. 2024 Note: the fringed flower on her cropped vest and the sparkly brooches pinned to her bolero. Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 19 Feb. 2024

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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 25 Apr. 2024.

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