the edge; the part near the edge
outermost edge, margin
Cases of word usage
1) a narrow border (edging)
2) a border in which a picture, photograph, window or door is enclosed or set (frame)
3) a pleated border on a dress etc (frill)
4) a border of loose threads, e.g. on a rug; an edge (of a crowd, forest etc) (fringe)
5) a border or edge of cloth, especially one on an article of clothing when turned and sewn down (hem)
6) situated in the interior of a country, far from the sea or border (inland)
7) a border (e.g. strip of grass at the side of a road); to be very close to (doing) it; to be almost the kind mentioned (verge)