fringe >> frɪn(d)ʒ
Definition: [noun] the border or outer edges of an area or group.
Example: the southern fringes of the city
Definition: [noun] a decorative border of hanging threads left loose or formed into tassels or twists, used to edge clothing or material.
Example: the beaded fringe of her dress
Definition: [noun] the front part of a person's hair cut so as to hang over the forehead.
Example: she smiled as she pushed her fringe back out of her eyes
Definition: [noun] a band of contrasting brightness or darkness produced by diffraction or interference of light.
Definition: [noun] short for fringe benefit.
Example: we offer the highest salary and fringes in the country
Definition: [adjective] not part of the mainstream; unconventional, peripheral, or extreme.
Example: fringe theatre
Definition: [verb] decorate (clothing or material) with a fringe.
Example: a rich robe of gold, fringed with black velvet