Selvage

['selvɪdʒ] or ['sɛlvɪdʒ]

Definition

(noun.) the edge of a fabric that is woven so that it will not ravel or fray.

(noun.) border consisting of an ornamental fringe at either end of an oriental carpet.

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Definition

(n.) Alt. of Selvedge

Typist: Psyche

Synonyms and Synonymous

n. List, strip of cloth (forming an edge).

Checker: Rupert

Definition

n. that part of cloth which forms an edge of itself without hemming: a border: in mining that part of a lode adjacent to the walls on either side: the edge-plate of a lock—also Sel′vedge.—adjs. Sel′vaged Sel′vedged.—n. Selvagēē′ an untwisted skein of rope-yarn marled together.

Checker: Victoria