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selvage
noun sel·vage \ˈsel-vij\
Definition of SELVAGE
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a : the edge on either side of a woven or flat-knitted fabric so finished as to prevent raveling; specifically : a narrow border often of different or heavier threads than the fabric and sometimes in a different weave b : an edge (as of fabric or paper) meant to be cut off and discarded
See selvage defined for kids Variants of SELVAGE
sel·vage or sel·vedge \ˈsel-vij\
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Origin of SELVAGE
Middle English selfegge, selvage, from self self + egge edge (after Middle Dutch selfegghe)
First Known Use: 15th century
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