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fringed

frin·ged

UK/fɹɪnd͡ʒd/ fairly common

adjective

1.

surrounded as with a border or fringe; sometimes used in combination

  • “a large suburban community...fringed by an industrial area”
  • “a grass-fringed stream”
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2.

having a decorative edging of hanging cords or strips

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3.

having edges irregularly and finely slashed

  • “a laciniate leaf”
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Origin

From Middle English frenged; equivalent to fringe + -ed.

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