SELVEDGE

selvage, selvedge

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

selvage, selvedge

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

Source: WordNet® 3.1

Noun

selvedge (plural selvedges)

Alternative spelling of selvage

Source: Wiktionary

Sel"vage, Sel"vedge, n. Etym: [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.

2. The edge plate of a lock, through which the bolt passes. Knight.

3. (Mining.)

Definition: A layer of clay or decomposed rock along the wall of a vein. See Gouge, n., 4. Raymond.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition