edged

English

Etymology

From Middle English egged, from Old English ecged; equivalent to edge +‎ -ed.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ɛdʒd/

Verb

edged

1. simple past and past participle of edge

   Already a mentally fragile boy, he now edged towards insanity.

Adjective

edged (comparative more edged, superlative most edged)

1. That has a sharp planar surface.

   The monks were forbidden to carry edged weapons such as swords and axes.

2. followed by with: Having an edging of a certain material, color, and so on.

   a coat edged with fur

   black feathers edged with gray