fringe: 意味と定義

A decorative border or edging of hanging threads, cords, or strips, often attached to a separate band.

Something that resembles such a border or edging.

A marginal, peripheral, or secondary part: "They like to hang out on the geographical fringes, the seedy outposts” ( James Atlas).

Those members of a group or political party holding extreme views: the lunatic fringe.

Any of the light or dark bands produced by the diffraction or interference of light.

A fringe benefit.

To decorate with or as if with a fringe: The weaver fringed the edge of the scarf.

To serve as a fringe to: Ferns fringed the pool.