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 building2: a triangular part or structure

— ga·bled \-bəld\ adjective

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