■ noun
1》 a line separating two countries or other areas.
↘( the Border ) the boundary between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.
↘( the Borders ) the boundary and adjoining districts between Scotland and England.
2》 a decorative band around the edge of something.
↘a strip of ground along the edge of a lawn for planting flowers or shrubs.
■ verb
1》 form a ~ around or along.
2》 (of a country or area) be adjacent to (another).
3》 ( ~ on ) come close to (an extreme condition).
Origin
ME: from OFr. bordeure ; ult. of Gmc origin.