selvedge

sel·vage

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Definitions of selvedge word

noun selvedge the edge of woven fabric finished so as to prevent raveling, often in a narrow tape effect, different from the body of the fabric. 1
noun selvedge any similar strip or part of surplus material, as at the side of wallpaper. 1
noun selvedge Also called margin. Philately. the surplus paper or margin around a sheet of stamps: The number of the plate block appears in the selvage. 1
noun selvedge a plate or surface through which a bolt of a lock passes. 1

before 1425

One of the 25% oldest English words

1425-75; late Middle English, respelling of self + edge, modeled on Middle Dutch selfegghe (Dutch zelfegge)

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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