Fringing

Fringing
Fringe \Fringe\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Fringed} (fr[i^]njd); p. pr. & vb. n. {Fringing}.] To adorn the edge of with a fringe or as with a fringe. [1913 Webster]

Precipices fringed with grass. -- Bryant. [1913 Webster]

{Fringing reef}. See {Coral reefs}, under {Coral}. [1913 Webster]


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