eaves

English

/iːvz/

plural noun
Definitions
  • The underside of a roof that extends beyond the external walls of a building.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English eves inherited from Old English efes (edge of a roof) inherited from Proto-Germanic *ubaswa.

Origin

Proto-Germanic

*ubaswa

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