"fringe" Definition

Definitions for the word "fringe" from multiple English dictionaries.

1. n.
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.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
2. n.
Something resembling in any respect a fringe; a line of objects along a border or edge; a border; an edging; a margin; a confine.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
3. n.
One of a number of light or dark bands, produced by the interference of light; a diffraction band; -- called also interference fringe.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
4. n.
The peristome or fringelike appendage of the capsules of most mosses. See Peristome.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
5. v. t.
To adorn the edge of with a fringe or as with a fringe.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
6. n.
1 border of tassels or loose threads. 2 front hair hanging over the forehead. 3 outer limit of an area, population, etc. (often attrib.: fringe theatre). 4 unimportant area or part. v. (-ging) 1 adorn with a fringe. 2 serve as a fringe to. [latin fimbria]
Source: Oxford English Dictionary, 1884

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