n. & v.
--n.
1. the edge or boundary of anything, or the part near it.
2 a the line separating two political or geographical areas, esp. countries. b the district on each side of this. c (the Border) a particular boundary and its adjoining districts, esp. between Scotland and England (usu. the Borders), or N. Ireland and the Irish Republic.
3 a distinct edging round anything, esp. for strength or decoration.
4 a long narrow bed of flowers or shrubs in a garden (herbaceous border).
--v.
1. tr. be a border to.
2 tr. provide with a border.
3 intr. (usu. foll. by on, upon) a adjoin; come close to being. b approximate, resemble.
Phrases and idioms:
Border collie a common working sheepdog of the North Country. Border terrier
1. a small terrier of a breed with rough hair.
2 this breed.
Etymology: ME f. OF bordure: cf. BOARD