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sel|vage — or sel|vedge «SEHL vihj», noun. 1. the edge of a woven fabric finished off to prevent raveling. 2. any similar strip or surplus section of material, especially wallpaper. 3. the edge plate of a lock, through which the bolt shoots. 4. Figurative.… … Useful english dictionary
selvage — sel•vage or sel•vedge [[t]ˈsɛl vɪdʒ[/t]] n. 1) tex the edge of woven fabric finished so as to prevent raveling, often in a narrow tape effect, different from the body of the fabric 2) any similar strip or part of surplus material, as around a… … From formal English to slang
selvedge — sel|vedge selvage [ˈselvıdʒ] n [Date: 1400 1500; Origin: Probably from Middle Flemish selvegge, from selv self + egge edge ] the edge of a piece of cloth, made strong so that the threads will not come apart … Dictionary of contemporary English
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.… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Selvedge — 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… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
