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edged

PRIMARY MEANINGS OF: edged

1
adj
having a specified kind of border or edge
2
adj
(of speech) harsh or hurtful in tone or character
FULL DEFINITIONS OF: edged
1

adj having a specified kind of border or edge

“a black-edged card”
“rough-edged leaves”
“dried sweat left salt-edged patches”
Synonyms
bordered
having a border especially of a specified kind; sometimes used as a combining term

adj having a cutting edge or especially an edge or edges as specified; often used in combination

“an edged knife”
“a two-edged sword”
Synonyms
sharp
having or made by a thin edge or sharp point; suitable for cutting or piercing
2

adj (of speech) harsh or hurtful in tone or character

edged satire”
Synonyms:
cutting, stinging
unkind
lacking kindness
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