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- [frinj]
- /frɪndʒ/
- /frɪndʒd/
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- [frinj]
- /frɪndʒ/
Definitions of fringed word
- noun fringed a decorative border of thread, cord, or the like, usually hanging loosely from a raveled edge or separate strip. 1
- noun fringed anything resembling or suggesting this: a fringe of grass around a swimming pool. 1
- noun fringed an outer edge; margin; periphery: on the fringe of the art world. 1
- noun fringed something regarded as peripheral, marginal, secondary, or extreme in relation to something else: the lunatic fringe of a strong political party. 1
- noun fringed Optics. one of the alternate light and dark bands produced by diffraction or interference. 1
- noun fringed fringe benefit. 1
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Origin of fringed
First appearance:
before 1325 One of the 16% oldest English words
1325-75; Middle English frenge < Old French (French frange) < Vulgar Latin *frimbia, metathetic variant of Late Latin fimbria, Latin fimbriae fringe
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Parts of speech for Fringed
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fringed popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
fringed usage trend in Literature
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adj fringed
- ornate — elaborately or sumptuously adorned, often excessively or showily so: They bought an ornate Louis XIV sofa.
- border — The border between two countries or regions is the dividing line between them. Sometimes the border also refers to the land close to this line.
- edged — having an edge or edges (often used in combination): dull-edged; a two-edged sword.
Antonyms for fringed
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