eovese
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eave — 1570s, from S.W. Midlands dial. eovese (sing.), from O.E. efes edge of a roof, also edge of a forest, from P.Gmc. *ubaswa /*ubiswa (Cf. O.Fris. ose eaves, O.H.G. obasa porch, hall, roof, Ger. Obsen, O.N. ups, Goth. ubizwa porch; Ger. oben … Etymology dictionary
