endgate

[ end-geyt ]

noun

1. tailboard.

Word History and Origins

Origin of endgate¹

First recorded in 1870–75; end ¹ + gate ¹

Example Sentences

Video shows enters tracks via endgate.

From Washington Post

“I feel happy out there. It’s freedom, it’s freedom of the wind. I think it’s kind of an addiction,” Sandell said as he sat on the endgate of the 1986 Plymouth Voyager van he’d outfitted for snowkiting.

From Washington Times

Near the graves was an endgate of a wagon on which was cut with a knife, the words, "Do not camp here."

From Project Gutenberg

Certain others he also retained, although his right thereto was challenged, viz., the church of Westley, of Meringthorp, of Brettenham, of Wendling, of Pakenham, of Nowton, of Bradfield in Norfolk, the moiety of the church of Boxford, the church of Scaldwell, and the church of Endgate.

From Project Gutenberg

The ruins of Endgate church may be seen out of the town, but the inhabitants Fine gothic church. of the village appear to have been long esteemed parishioners of Beccles.

From Project Gutenberg