The ornament of woodwork upon the gable of a house, used extensively in the 15th century. It was generally suspended from the edge of the projecting roof (see Verge, n., 4), and in a position parallel to the gable wall. Called also bargeboard.

The board that serves as the eaves finish on the gable end of a building.

board or ornamental screen along the edge of a gable.

Seemingly most common reference especially in Victorian style to] End rafter outset from plate lines, a/k/a fly rafter, verge rafter, barge rafter