EAVE


Meaning of EAVE in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' ē v

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle English eves (sing.), from Old English efes; akin to Old High German obasa portico, Old English ū p up ― more at UP

Date: before 12th century

1 : the lower border of a roof that overhangs the wall ― usually used in plural

2 : a projecting edge (as of a hill) ― usually used in plural

Merriam Webster Collegiate English Dictionary.      Merriam Webster - Энциклопедический словарь английского языка.