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.
SELVAGED; SELVEDGED
Sel"vaged, Sel"vedged, a.
Defn: Having a selvage.
SELVAGEE
Sel`va*gee", n. (Naut.)
Defn: A skein or hank of rope yarns wound round with yarns or marline, — used for stoppers, straps, etc.
SELVE
Selve, a.
Defn: Self; same. [Obs.] Chaucer.