exergue noun. [ɪk'sǝ:g, ɛk'sǝ:g, 'ɛksǝ:g] L17.
[French from medieval Latin exergum, from Greek EX-² + ergon work.]
Numismatics. A small space on a coin or medal, usu. on the reverse below the principal device, for the date, the engraver's initials, etc.; the inscription placed there.

■ exergual [-g(ǝ)l] adjective M19.

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