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| sel·vage [ sélvij ] (plural sel·vages) or sel·vedge [ sélvij ] (plural sel·vedg·es) |
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1. nonfraying edge of fabric: an edge of a piece of fabric that is woven so that it will not fray
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2. strip of material: an edge or strip of material included when manufacturing something such as a metal or plastic object or a sheet of postage stamps that allows it to be handled
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3. lock plate: a slotted plate or surface through which the bolt of a lock passes
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4. rug fringe: a decorative fringe on the ends of an Oriental rug
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| [15th century. Contraction of self + edge; because it "edges" itself and does not need hemming] |
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  sel·vaged adjective |
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