Meaning Of The Word Selvage

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What's The Definition Of Selvage?

selvage in American English
a specially woven edge that prevents cloth from raveling
noun: the edge of woven fabric finished so as to prevent raveling, often in a narrow tape effect, different from the body of the fabric

selvage in British English
noun: the finished nonfraying edge of a length of woven fabric

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