01 n. The ornament of woodwork upon the gable of a house, used extensively in the 15th century. It was generally suspended from the edge of the p…
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The ornament of woodwork upon the gable of a house, used extensively in the 15th century. It was generally suspended from the edge of the projecting roof (see Verge, n., 4), and in a position parallel to the gable wall. Called also bargeboard.(Arch.) See: Verge