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Definition of Selvedge

1. Noun. Border consisting of an ornamental fringe at either end of an oriental carpet.

2. Noun. The edge of a fabric that is woven so that it will not ravel or fray.

Definition of Selvedge

1. selvage [n -S] - See also: selvage

Medical Definition of Selvedge

1. 1. The edge of cloth which is woven in such a manner as to prevent raveling. 2. The edge plate of a lock, through which the bolt passes. 3. A layer of clay or decomposed rock along the wall of a vein. See Gouge. Origin: Self + edge, i. E, its own proper edge; cf. OD. Selfegge. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Selvedge

selsyn selsyns selters water seltzer seltzers selva selvage selvaged selvagee selvagees

selvages selvaging selvas selvas selvedge (current term) selvedge (current term) selvedged selvedges selves Selznick

SEM semaeostomata semainier semainiers semanteme semantemes semantic semantical semantically semanticist

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