ˈbɔ:də n. & v. --n. 1
the edge or
boundary of
anything, or the
part near it. 2 a the line separating
two political or
geographical areas,
esp. countries. b the
district on
each side of
this. c (the Border) a
particular boundary
and its adjoining districts, esp.
between Scotland and England (usu. the Borders), or N. Ireland and the
Irish Republic. 3 a
distinct edging round anything, esp.
for strength or
decoration. 4 a long
narrow bed of flowers or shrubs in a
garden (herbaceous border). --v. 1 tr. be a border
to. 2 tr.
provide with a border. 3 intr. (usu. foll. by
on, upon) a
adjoin;
come close to
being. b
approximate,
resemble. øBorder
collie a
common working sheepdog of the
North Country. Border terrier 1 a
small terrier of a
breed with
rough hair. 2 this breed. [ME f. OF
bordure:
cf. BOARD]