Definition of "Fringe" :

noun: an ornamental border consisting of short lengths of hanging threads or tassels

noun: a border of hair that is cut short and hangs across the forehead

noun: a social group holding marginal or extreme views

"Members of the fringe believe we should be armed with guns at all times."

noun: a part of the city far removed from the center

noun: one of the light or dark bands produced by the interference and diffraction of light

noun: the outside boundary or surface of something

verb: decorate with or as if with a surrounding fringe

"Fur fringed the hem of the dress."

verb: adorn with a fringe

"The weaver fringed the scarf."