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Webster 1913 Edition
Fringe
Fringe
(frĭnj)
, Noun.
[OF,
fringe
, F. frange
, prob. fr. L. fimbria
fiber, thread, fringe, cf. fibra
fiber, E. fiber
, fimbriate
.] 1.
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.
2.
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.
3.
(Opt.)
One of a number of light or dark bands, produced by the interference of light; a diffraction band; – called also
interference fringe
. Fringe
,Verb.
T.
[
imp. & p. p.
Fringed
(frĭnjd)
; p. pr. & vb. n.
Fringing
.] To adorn the edge of with a fringe or as with a fringe.
Precipices
fringed
with grass. Bryant.
Fringing reef
. See
Coral reefs
, under Coral
.Webster 1828 Edition
Fringe
FRINGE
,Noun.
1.
An ornamental appendage to the borders of garments or furniture, consisting of loose threads.The golden fringe ev'n set the ground on flame.
2.
Something resembling fringe; an open broken border.FRINGE
,Verb.
T.