[frɪn(d)ʒ], (Noun)

Definitions:
- the border or outer edges of an area or group
(e.g: the southern fringes of the city)

- a decorative border of hanging threads left loose or formed into tassels or twists, used to edge clothing or material
(e.g: the beaded fringe of her dress)

- the front part of a person's hair cut so as to hang over the forehead
(e.g: she smiled as she pushed her fringe back out of her eyes)

- a band of contrasting brightness or darkness produced by diffraction or interference of light



Phrases:

Origin:
Middle English (in fringe): from Old French frenge, based on late Latin fimbria, earlier a plural noun meaning ‘fibres, shreds’

[frɪn(d)ʒ], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- not part of the mainstream; unconventional, peripheral, or extreme
(e.g: fringe theatre)


Phrases:

Origin:
Middle English (in fringe): from Old French frenge, based on late Latin fimbria, earlier a plural noun meaning ‘fibres, shreds’

[frɪn(d)ʒ], (Verb)

Definitions:
- decorate (clothing or material) with a fringe
(e.g: a rich robe of gold, fringed with black velvet)


Phrases:

Origin:
Middle English (in fringe): from Old French frenge, based on late Latin fimbria, earlier a plural noun meaning ‘fibres, shreds’