1. The edge of a fabric that is woven so that it will not ravel or fray
   "The seamstress removed the selvedge before sewing the pieces together";
   - selvage
    
2. Border consisting of an ornamental fringe at either end of an oriental carpet
   "The antique rug's selvedge remained intact after many years";
   - selvage

Derived forms: selvedges

Type of: border, edge

Encyclopedia: Selvedge