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Webster 1913 Edition


Selvagee

Selˊva-gee′

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Noun.
(Naut.)
A skein or hank of rope yarns wound round with yarns or marline, – used for stoppers, straps, etc.

Definition 2024


selvagee

selvagee

English

Noun

selvagee (plural selvagees)

  1. (nautical) A skein or hank of rope yarns wound round with yarns or marline, used for stoppers, straps, etc.