Found 2 items, similar to selvedge.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: selvedge selvedge n 1: border consisting of an ornamental fringe at either end of an oriental carpet [syn: selvage] 2: the edge of a fabric that is woven so that it will not ravel or fray [syn: selvage]
English → English (gcide) Definition: 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. [1913 Webster] 2. The edge plate of a lock, through which the bolt passes. --Knight. [1913 Webster] 3. (Mining.) A layer of clay or decomposed rock along the wall of a vein. See Gouge, n., 4. --Raymond. [1913 Webster]