'Selvedge' definitions:

Definition of 'selvedge'

From: WordNet
noun
Border consisting of an ornamental fringe at either end of an oriental carpet [syn: selvage, selvedge]
noun
The edge of a fabric that is woven so that it will not ravel or fray [syn: selvage, selvedge]

Definition of 'Selvedge'

From: GCIDE
  • Selvage \Sel"vage\, Selvedge \Sel"vedge\, n. [Self + edge, i. e., its own proper edge; cf. OD. selfegge.]
  • 1. The edge of cloth which is woven in such a manner as to prevent raveling. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. The edge plate of a lock, through which the bolt passes. --Knight. [1913 Webster]
  • 3. (Mining.) A layer of clay or decomposed rock along the wall of a vein. See Gouge, n., 4. --Raymond. [1913 Webster] Selvaged

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