border

English

/ˈbɔədə/, /ˈbɔːdə/, /ˈbɔɹdɚ/

noun
Definitions
  • The outer edge of something.
  • A decorative strip around the edge of something.
  • A strip of ground in which ornamental plants are grown.
  • The line or frontier area separating political or geographical regions.
  • (British) border morris or border dancing; a vigorous style of traditional English dance originating from villages along the border between England and Wales, performed by a team of dancers usually with their faces disguised with black makeup.
  • (computing) A string that is both a prefix and a suffix of another particular string.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English bordure derived from Old French bordure.

Origin

Old French

bordure

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