1. decorative borders or edges, especially ornamental bands around the edge of something
Usage: heraldry; formal
2. in heraldry, narrow bands running along the edge of a shield
Usage: heraldry; technical

Examples

• The medieval manuscript featured elaborate bordures around each page.
• The family coat of arms displayed golden bordures on a blue field.
• Decorative bordures enhanced the beauty of the ancient tapestry.
• The herald described the shield’s bordures in precise heraldic terms.
• Ornate bordures framed the illuminated letters in the prayer book.