Definition for FRINGE

FRINGE, n. [frinj; Fr. frange; It. frangia; Sp. and Port. franja; Arm. frainch, or flainch; G. franje; D. franje; Dan. frynse. It seems to be from L. frango, to break, Sp. frangir.]

  1. An ornamental appendage to the borders of garments or furniture, consisting of loose threads. The golden fringe e'en sets the ground on flame. Dryden.
  2. Something resembling fringe; and open broken border. Mountagu.

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