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edging

noun edg·ing

: something that forms an edge or border

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: something that forms an edge or border

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First Known Use of EDGING

1558

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Synonyms: borderline, bound, boundary, brim, circumference, compass, confines, edge, border, end, frame, fringe, hem, margin, perimeter, periphery, rim, skirt, skirting, verge

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