ex·ergue (eks′ʉrg′, eg′zʉrg′)
noun
the space on a coin or medal below or around the pictures or designs, often used for the date, place, etc.
the inscription in this space
Etymology: Fr, lit., that which is out of the work < ModL exergum < Gr ex, out, outside of + ergon.
Sunday, June 21, 2009
fragments
The cottonwood seeds blowing like fat snowflakes, covering the streets with fine white down. The chattering of chimney swifts echoing from the rooftops. The broad leaves of burdock and wild grape filling up alleyways.
