edged

edged
edged edged adj. 1. having a specified kind of border or edge; as, a black-edged card; dried sweat left salt-edged patches. [Postpositional] [WordNet 1.5]

2. having a cutting edge or especially an edge or edges as specified; often used in combination; as, a dull-edged blade. Opposit of {edgeless}. [Postpositional] [WordNet 1.5]

3. having a biting effect, implying criticism; -- used of words or language; as, edged satire.

Syn: cutting, harsh, sharp, sharp-worded, stinging. [WordNet 1.5]


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