gâble

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See also: gable, gabble, and Gable

French[edit]

gâble

Etymology[edit]

Inherited from Medieval Latin gabulum, of Celtic origin, from Gaulish gabalos, from Proto-Celtic *gablā (fork). Closely related to Old Norse gafl (English gable).

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ɡabl/, /ɡɑbl/
  • (file)

Noun[edit]

gâble m (plural gâbles)

  1. (architecture) gable (triangular area of wall)
    Synonyms: gable, pignon

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