\Sel"vage\, Selvedge \Sel"vedge\, n. [Self + edge, i.
e., its own proper edge; cf. OD. selfegge.]
1. The edge of cloth which is woven in such a manner as to
   prevent raveling.

2. The edge plate of a lock, through which the bolt passes.
   --Knight.

3. (Mining.) A layer of clay or decomposed rock along the
   wall of a vein. See {Gouge}, n., 4. --Raymond.