VERGEBOARD
\vˈɜːd͡ʒɪbˌɔːd], \vˈɜːdʒɪbˌɔːd], \v_ˈɜː_dʒ_ɪ_b_ˌɔː_d]\
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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 position parallel to the gable wall. Called also bargeboard.
By Oddity Software
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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 position parallel to the gable wall. Called also bargeboard.
By Noah Webster.
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