fringe Meaning, Definition & Usage

noun the outside boundary or surface of something
outer boundary; periphery.
noun a part of the city far removed from the center
outskirt.
- they built a factory on the outskirts of the city
noun one of the light or dark bands produced by the interference and diffraction of light
interference fringe.
noun a social group holding marginal or extreme views
- members of the fringe believe we should be armed with guns at all times
noun a border of hair that is cut short and hangs across the forehead
bang.
noun an ornamental border consisting of short lengths of hanging threads or tassels
verb adorn with a fringe
- The weaver fringed the scarf
verb decorate with or as if with a surrounding fringe
- fur fringed the hem of the dress

OF, fringe, F. frange, prob. fr. L. fimbria fiber, thread, fringe, cf. fibra fiber, E. fiber, fimbriate.

An ornamental appendage to the border of a piece of stuff, originally consisting of the ends of the warp, projecting beyond the woven fabric; but more commonly made separate and sewed on, consisting sometimes of projecting ends, twisted or plaited together, and sometimes of loose threads of wool, silk, or linen, or narrow strips of leather, or the like.
Something resembling in any respect a fringe; a line of objects along a border or edge; a border; an edging; a margin; a confine.
The confines of grace and the fringes of repentance. Jer. Taylor.
(Opt.) One of a number of light or dark bands, produced by the interference of light; a diffraction band; -- called also interference fringe.
(Bot.) The peristome or fringelike appendage of the capsules of most mosses. See Peristome.

imperfect & past participle Fringed ; present participle & verbal noun Fringing

To adorn the edge of with a fringe or as with a fringe.
Precipices fringed with grass. Bryant.