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