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non-fringed

|non-fringed|

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/nɑnˈfrɪndʒd/

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/nɒnˈfrɪndʒd/

not having a decorative border

Etymology
Etymology Information

'non-fringed' is formed from the English negative prefix 'non-' (ultimately from Latin 'non' meaning 'not') combined with 'fringed', the past-participial adjective of 'fringe'.

Historical Evolution

'fringe' entered English from Old French 'fringe' (or 'frange') in Middle English, and 'fringed' developed as the adjective/past participle; the modern compound 'non-fringed' is a straightforward negation of that adjective.

Meaning Changes

Originally 'fringe' referred to an ornamental border (threads, tassels); 'fringed' meant 'having such a border', and 'non-fringed' came to mean 'lacking that border' without additional figurative senses.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

not having a fringe; lacking a decorative border of threads, tassels, or an irregular edging.

The non-fringed tablecloth gave the room a simpler, more modern look.

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