fringe
1. fringe \'frinj\ n [ME frenge, fr. MF, fr. (assumed) VL frimbia, fr. L
fimbriae] often attrib (pl.) 1: an ornamental border consisting of short
straight or twisted threads or strips hanging from cut or raveled edges or
from a separate band 2a: something resembling a fringe : BORDER 2b: one of
various light or dark bands produced by the interference or diff raction of
light 3a: something that is marginal, additional, or secondary to some
activity, process, or subject matter 3b: a group with marginal or
extremist views
2. fringe vt 1: to furnish or adorn with a fringe 2: to serve as a fringe
for