Befringed

/bɪˈfɹɪndʒd/ adjective

Definition

decorated or bordered with a fringe; having hanging threads or strips attached to the edges.

Etymology

Past participle of befringe used as an adjective; be- + fringe + -ed. Appears in older textile and décor descriptions.

Kelly Says

In home décor, befringed curtains and befringed lampshades were status symbols showing careful attention to ornamental detail—it's a word that carries the weight of Victorian interior design fussiness.

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