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fringe

noun
  1. an ornamental border consisting of short lengths of hanging threads or tassels
  2. a border of hair that is cut short and hangs across the forehead
    bang
  3. a social group holding marginal or extreme views
    “members of the fringe believe we should be armed with guns at all times”
  4. a part of the city far removed from the center
    outskirt
  5. one of the light or dark bands produced by the interference and diffraction of light
    interference fringe
  6. the outside boundary or surface of something
    peripheryouter boundary
verb
  1. decorate with or as if with a surrounding fringe
    “fur fringed the hem of the dress”
  2. adorn with a fringe
    “The weaver fringed the scarf”