selvedge

Meanings

• noun

  A narrow strip of fabric at the edge of a piece of woven fabric, often used to prevent unraveling.

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Variants

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selvage , selvaged , selvages , selvedge , selvedged , selvedges

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Etymology

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From Old English selfgeorwe, meaning 'self-guarded'.

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Trivia

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1. Selvedge denim, with its distinctive narrow selvedge, has become a popular trend in fashion.

2. The term selvedge is also used in the context of books, where the selvedge refers to the uncut edge of the page.

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Related Concepts

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1. Fringe: Fringe is a type of decorative edge, often made of fabric or other materials, which can be compared to selvedge as both serve an edge-protecting function in textiles.

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Culture

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In textiles, selvedge is an important aspect of weaving and is often used in the production of high-quality fabrics such as denim and silk.

How to Memorize "selvedge"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a piece of fabric with a narrow strip along its edge that prevents the fabric from unraveling.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word selvedge with the idea of a protected or guarded edge.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that selvedge is a self-guarding edge in textiles.

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