Bordered (7)
'bordered' is the definition.
(similar in meaning)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for edged that I've seen before include "Bordered" , "with the ability to cut" , "Advance slowly sideways" , "Moved gradually sideways" , "Hemmed" .)
(Other definitions for hedged that I've seen before include "Acted evasively" , "Avoided making a decision or giving a clear answer" , "Avoided giving direct answer, being bounded" , "Avoided giving direct answer, being fenced?" , "being naturally guarded" .)
'bordered' is the definition.
('skirt' can be a synonym of 'border')
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for skirted that I've seen before include "in a mini?" , "Went round" , "Flanked" .)