fringe

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: opted

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: opted

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: opted

4. n. The peristome or fringelike appendage of the capsules of most mosses. See Peristome. Source: opted

5. v. t. To adorn the edge of with a fringe or as with a fringe. Source: opted

6. n. the outside boundary or surface of something Source: wordnet

7. n. a part of the city far removed from the center Source: wordnet

8. n. one of the light or dark bands produced by the interference and diffraction of light Source: wordnet

9. n. a social group holding marginal or extreme views Source: wordnet

10. n. a border of hair that is cut short and hangs across the forehead Source: wordnet

11. n. an ornamental border consisting of short lengths of hanging threads or tassels Source: wordnet

12. v. adorn with a fringe Source: wordnet

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