n.
Pronunciation: ' bo ̇ r-d ə r
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English bordure, from Anglo-French, from border to border, from Old French bort border, of Germanic origin; probably akin to Old English bord board
Date: 14th century
1 : an outer part or edge
2 : an ornamental design at the edge of a fabric or rug
3 : a narrow bed of planted ground along the edge of a garden or walk <a border of tulips>
4 : BOUNDARY <crossed the border into Italy>
5 : a plain or decorative margin around printed matter
– bor · dered \ -d ə rd \ adjective