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Definition of Selvedge
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.
2. The edge plate of a lock, through which the bolt passes.
--Knight.
3. (Mining.) A layer of clay or decomposed rock along the
wall of a vein. See Gouge, n., 4. --Raymond.