Definition of fringe

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Fringe (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..

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Fringeless :: Fringeless (a.) Having no fringe.
Uninfringible :: Uninfringible (a.) That may not be infringed; as, an uninfringible monopoly..
Fringy :: Fringy (a.) Aborned with fringes.
Feather :: Feather (v. t.) To adorn, as with feathers; to fringe..
Flytrap :: Flytrap (n.) A plant (Dionaea muscipula), called also Venus's flytrap, the leaves of which are fringed with stiff bristles, and fold together when certain hairs on their upper surface are touched, thus seizing insects that light on them. The insects so caught are afterwards digested by a secretion from the upper surface of the leaves..
Infrangible :: Infrangible (a.) Not to be infringed or violated.
Infringement :: Infringement (n.) An encroachment on a patent, copyright, or other special privilege; a trespass..
Zamouse :: Zamouse (n.) A West African buffalo (Bubalus brachyceros) having short horns depressed at the base, and large ears fringed internally with three rows of long hairs. It is destitute of a dewlap. Called also short-horned buffalo, and bush cow..
Underfringe :: Underfringe (n.) A lower fringe; a fringe underneath something.
Intrenchment :: Intrenchment (n.) An encroachment or infringement.
Violator :: Violator (n.) One who violates; an infringer; a profaner; a ravisher.
Thysanoptera :: Thysanoptera (n. pl.) A division of insects, considered by some writers a distinct order, but regarded by others as belonging to the Hemiptera. They are all of small size, and have narrow, broadly fringed wings with rudimentary nervures. Most of the species feed upon the juices of plants, and some, as those which attack grain, are very injurious to crops. Called also Physopoda. See Thrips..
Guereza :: Guereza (n.) A beautiful Abyssinian monkey (Colobus guereza), having the body black, with a fringe of long, silky, white hair along the sides, and a tuft of the same at the end of the tail. The frontal band, cheeks, and chin are white..
Edge :: Edge (v. t.) To furnish with a fringe or border; as, to edge a dress; to edge a garden with box..
Water Shrew :: Water shrew () Any one of several species of shrews having fringed feet and capable of swimming actively. The two common European species (Crossopus fodiens, and C. ciliatus) are the best known. The most common American water shrew, or marsh shrew (Neosorex palustris), is rarely seen, owing to its nocturnal habits..
Fringed :: Fringed (a.) Furnished with a fringe.
Icebound :: Icebound (a.) Totally surrounded with ice, so as to be incapable of advancing; as, an icebound vessel; also, surrounded by or fringed with ice so as to hinder easy access; as, an icebound coast..
Doily :: Doily (n.) A small napkin, used at table with the fruit, etc.; -- commonly colored and fringed..
Fimbriate :: Fimbriate (v. t.) To hem; to fringe.
Bullion :: Bullion (n.) Heavy twisted fringe, made of fine gold or silver wire and used for epaulets; also, any heavy twisted fringe whose cords are prominent..
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