FRINGE, noun frinj. [Latin frango, to break.] 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 transitive To adorn or border with fringe or a loose edging.
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