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Word entry · 7 letters

selvage

Best crossword clue

"Nonfraying fabric border"

7 letters · collected on this word page

7 lettersPronunciation /ˈsɛlvɪd͡ʒ/Part of speech nounSorted aeeglsvStarts with SEnds with E2 clues
1S2E3L4V5A6G7E

Definitions

  1. the edge of a fabric that is woven so that it will not ravel or fray

Word origin

From early modern Dutch selfegghe (Modern Dutch zelfkant (“selvage”)), equivalent to self + edge.

Used in a sentence

  • Her stately limbs the gather'd folds surround, / And spread their golden selvage on the ground.

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Used as a crossword answer2 curated clues

01Nonfraying fabric border7 letters
02Woven edge7 letters

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