eave

Variant of eaves

eaves definition

eaves (ēvz)

plural noun sing. eave

the lower edge or edges of a roof, usually projecting beyond the sides of a building

Etymology: orig. sing., ME eves (pl. evesen) < OE efes, edge, border, eaves, akin to ON ups, church porch, OHG obiza, porch < IE *upes- < base *upo-, up from behind > up, L summus

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