selvage
1Selvage — 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.… …
2selvage — mid 15c., edge of web or cloth so finished as to prevent raveling, apparently lit. its own edge, a corruption of self + edge, on analogy of M.Flem. selvegge (Cf. also Low Ger. sulfegge; Du. zelfkant, from kant border; M.H.G. selbende, Ger.… …
3selvage — The nonpostage strip or strips on the edge of a pane of postage stamps that show the plate number(s), notice of copyright, and other markings or inscriptions. (Compare withplate block) …
4selvage — or selvedge [sel′vij] n. [< SELF + EDGE, infl. by MDu selfegge] 1. a specially woven edge that prevents cloth from raveling 2. any specially defined edge of fabric or paper, esp. such an edge that is to be trimmed off or covered 3. Rare the… …
5Selvage — In a woven fabric, the selvage (or selvedge) is the uncut edge of the fabric which is on the right and left hand edges as it comes out of the loom. As such it is finished and will not fray because the weft threads double back on themselves. The… …
6selvage — (Class Ostracoda): In closing apparatus of valve, ridge like elevation along inner margin; fits into groove (selvage groove) of opposite valve. If margin is simple, selvage represents only ridge; if margin is complex (i.e., inner lamella with… …
7selvage — or selvedge noun Etymology: Middle English selfegge, selvage, from self self + egge edge (after Middle Dutch selfegghe) Date: 15th century 1. a. the edge on either side of a woven or flat knitted fabric so finished as to prevent raveling;… …
8selvage — selvaged, adj. /sel vij/, n. 1. the edge of woven fabric finished so as to prevent raveling, often in a narrow tape effect, different from the body of the fabric. 2. any similar strip or part of surplus material, as at the side of wallpaper. 3.… …
9Selvage (knitting) — The selvage of a knitted fabric consists the stitch(es) that end each row ( course ) of knitting. Also called selvedge, the term derives from self edge . The selvage may be considered finished; it may also be used in seaming garments, or finished …
10selvage groove — (Class Ostracoda): In closing apparatus of valve, groove like depression along inner margin. Separates major ridge (selvage) from minor ridge (list) [Stachowitsch, 1992] …
