Category:Selvage

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.)

Defn: a layer of clay or decomposed rock along the wall of a vein. See gouge, n., 4. Raymond.