| selvedge | 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. 3. <chemical> A layer of clay or decomposed rock along the wall of a vein. See Gouge. Origin: Self + edge, i. E, its own proper edge; cf. OD. Selfegge. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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