Main Entry: ga·ble

Pronunciation: \ˈgā-bəl\

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 \-bəld\ adjective

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