Definition of verge
b
: something that borders, limits, or bounds: such as
(1)
: an outer margin of an object or structural part
(2)
: the edge of roof covering (such as tiling) projecting over the gable of a roof
2 a (1)
: a rod or staff carried as an emblem of authority or symbol of office
(2)
obsolete
: a stick or wand held by a person being admitted to tenancy while he swears fealty
b
: the spindle of a watch balance;
especially
: a spindle with pallets in an old vertical escapement
c
: the male copulatory organ of any of various invertebrates
