something that borders, limits, or bounds, e.g. an outer margin of an object or structural part
something that borders, limits, or bounds, e.g.:
an outer margin of an object or structural part
the edge of a roof projecting over the gable
the brink or threshold of something
Brit a surfaced or planted strip of land at the side of a road
a rod or staff carried as an emblem of authority or symbol of office
formerly, the area forming the royal court and under the jurisdiction of the Lord High Steward
[Middle English verge penis, rod, via French from Latin virga rod, stripe; senses 1, 2, 3 developed from senses 4, 5 via the obsolete phrase within the verge meaning within the area subject to the authority of a verge-bearer]