n.
Pronunciation: ' g ā -b ə l
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French, probably from Medieval Latin gabulum gibbet, of Celtic origin; akin to Old Irish gabul forked stick
Date: 14th century
1 a : the vertical triangular end of a building from cornice or eaves to ridge b : the similar end of a gambrel roof c : the end wall of a building
2 : a triangular part or structure
– ga · bled \ -b ə ld \ adjective
1 gable 1a