BORDER


Meaning of BORDER in English

■ 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.

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