Fimbriated, Edged and Bordered
Or a bend arg fimbriated sa
Fimbriated is a term describing a charge edged either of a metal to prevent two colours coming together, or of a colour, to prevent the meeting of two metals. This is made in order to avoid breaking the rule that "no metal can be placed on metal , or colour on colour." Cousu is the French term describing this contravention. See Tincture
Or a bend arg edged sa
Edged is a term similar to but distinguished from fimbriated, in the sense that, where the charge is totally enclosed by the edging, the term fimbriated is used, whereas, when the edging is interrupted by the side of the shield, the term edged is used. This charge can alternatively be blazoned, e.g. or a bend sa surmounted of another arg.
Arg a bend az bordered or
Bordered is very occasionally encountered in blazon to describe a charge edged either of a metal or colour in its own right.
