Exergue Definition
ĕksûrg, ĕgzûrg
noun
The space on a coin or medal below or around the pictures or designs, often used for the date, place, etc.
Webster's New World
The inscription in this space.
Webster's New World
Origin of Exergue
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French Greek ex- ex- Greek ergon work werg- in Indo-European roots
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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