Fimbriation

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This word is acceptable for play in the US & UK dictionaries that are being used in the following games:

The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
  • n. The state or quality of being fimbriated; that which is fimbriated; a fringe or fringing.
  • n. Specifically In heraldry, a narrow edge or stripe following the outline of a bearing. See fimbriated, 2.
  • n. A fringe-like part; a single division or lobe of a fringe.
  • Word Usage
    "This was effected, accordingly, by charging the Cross of St. George, with a narrow border or “fimbriation” of white to represent its white field, _upon_ the Banner of St. Andrew, the result being the Flag shown in No. 417."