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gables

2 entries found.

Main Entry:
ga·ble 
          Listen to the pronunciation of gable
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 building2: a triangular part or structure
ga·bled 
          Listen to the pronunciation of gabled \-bəld\ adjective


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