Толковый словарь английского языка Oxford English Reference - selvage
Selvage
selvage
n. (also selvedge) 1 a an edging that prevents cloth from unravelling (either an edge along the warp or a specially woven edging). b a border of different material or finish intended to be removed or hidden. 2 Geol. an alteration zone at the edge of a rock mass. 3 the edge-plate of a lock with an opening for the bolt. Etymology: ME f. SELF + EDGE, after Du. selfegghe
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or selvedge noun Etymology: Middle English selfegge, ~, from self self + egge edge (after Middle Dutch selfegghe) Date: 15th century 1. the edge on either side of a woven or flat-knitted fabric so finished as to prevent raveling, an edge (as of fabric or paper) meant to be cut off and discarded, an outer or peripheral part ; border, edge, ~d or selvedged adjective ...Толковый словарь английского языка
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