The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
Fringe \Fringe\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Fringed (fr[i^]njd); p. pr. & vb. n. Fringing.] To adorn the edge of with a fringe or as with a fringe. [1913 Webster] Precipices fringed with grass. -- Bryant. [1913 Webster] Fringing reef. See Coral reefs, under Coral. [1913 Webster]