Befringing

/bɪˈfɹɪndʒɪŋ/ verb

Definition

present participle of befringe; the act of bordering or decorating something with fringe.

Etymology

Formed by adding '-ing' to befringe, allowing it to function as a gerund or continuous action.

Kelly Says

The '-ing' form keeps these obsolete be- verbs technically alive—even if nobody says 'I'm befringing this tablecloth,' the form remains structurally valid in English.

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