EXERGUE


Meaning of EXERGUE in English

[ ɪk'sə:g , ɛk'sə:g , 'ɛksə:g ]

■ noun a small space or inscription below the principal emblem on a coin or medal, usually on the reverse side.

Origin

C17: from Fr., from med. L. exergum , from ex- 'out' + Gk ergon 'work'.

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