fringe
Translation
fringe, border, periphery, edging
Examples
The scarf has a decorative fringe.
The scarf has a decorative fringe.
He lives on the fringe of society.
He lives on the fringe of society.
Grammar Patterns
a fringe on ((sth.)) a decorative border on something The rug has a fringe on its edge.
the fringe of ((sth.)) the outer edge of something She works on the fringe of the art world.
Similar Words
Synonyms: border, edge, periphery; Antonyms: center, core, mainstream
Etymology
From Old French 'frenge' (border), from Latin 'fimbria' (fringe, border).
Memory Tips
Picture a fringed jacket, with all the threads hanging off the 'edge'.