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Definition of: selvage
(sel′vij) noun
1. The edge of a woven fabric so finished that it will not ravel.
2. An edge.
3. The edge plate of a lock having an opening for a bolt. Also sel′vedge. [<SELF + EDGE, trans. of MDu. selfegghe]
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