SELVAGE

selvage. Selvage, n. the edge of cloth, a hank of rope

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{ Sel″vage, Sel″vedge } (?), n. [[Self + edge, i.e., its own proper edge; cf. OD. selfegge.]] 1. 1. The edge of cloth which is woven in such a manner as to prevent raveling.
2. 2. The edge plate of a lock, through which the bolt passes. Knight.
3. 3. (Mining.) A layer of clay or decomposed rock along the wall of a vein. See Gouge, n., 4. Raymond.