Selvage

Pronunciation: /ˈsɛlvɪdʒ/

Definitions of selvage

noun a self-finished edge of fabric, especially on a woven fabric

Example Sentences

A1 The selvage of the fabric is usually used to prevent fraying.

A2 When sewing, it's important to pay attention to the selvage of the material.

B1 The selvage of the denim jeans had a unique pattern that added to its design.

B2 The tailor carefully cut along the selvage to ensure the garment had clean edges.

C1 The selvage of the tapestry was intricately woven with gold thread.

C2 The selvage of the silk scarf was hand-stitched with delicate embroidery.

Examples of selvage in a Sentence

formal The selvage of the fabric is carefully stitched to prevent fraying.

informal I love the look of the selvage on this denim jacket.

slang Check out the cool selvage on these jeans!

figurative She considered her flaws to be the selvage of her personality, adding character and uniqueness.

Grammatical Forms of selvage

• past tense: selvaged
• plural: selvages
• comparative: more selvage
• superlative: most selvage
• present tense: selvages
• future tense: will selvage
• perfect tense: have selvaged
• continuous tense: is selvaging
• singular: selvage
• positive degree: selvage
• infinitive: to selvage
• gerund: selvaging
• participle: selvaging

Origin and Evolution of selvage

First Known Use: 1500 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'selvage' originated from the Middle English word 'self', meaning 'same', and 'edge'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to the self-finished edge of a woven fabric to prevent unraveling, the term 'selvage' has evolved to also describe the finished edge of any material or object that prevents fraying or unraveling.