1. present participle of befring; to decorate or border with a fringe or fringes
Usage: literary or formal; often used in descriptive or poetic contexts

Examples

• The curtains were befringing the windows with delicate lace.
• She spent the afternoon befringing the hem of her dress with colorful thread.
• The lampshade was befringing the light with a soft, decorative border.
• The designer was befringing the shawl with silk tassels.
• Befringing the edges of the tablecloth gave it an elegant appearance.