Vergeboard \Verge"board`\, n. [Verge + board. Cf. {Bargeboard}.]
(Arch.)
The ornament of woodwork upon the gable of a house, used
extensively in the 15th century. It was generally suspended
from the edge of the projecting roof (see {Verge}, n., 4),
and in a position parallel to the gable wall. Called also
bargeboard.
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