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eave

American  
[eev] / iv /

noun

  1. Usually eaves the overhanging lower edge of a roof.

  2. Often eaves the overhanging edge of anything, as a hat.

Other Word Forms

  • eaved adjective
  • uneaved adjective

Etymology

Origin of eave

before 1000; Middle English eves, Old English efes; cognate with Old High German obisa, Gothic ubizwa hall; above, over

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