vèrgue

See also: vergue

Norman

Etymology

From Latin virga (“shoot, rod stick”) (compare Middle French verge (“rod or wand of office”)), of unknown origin.

Noun

vèrgue f (plural vèrgues)

1. (Jersey) cane
2. (Jersey) yard (unit of measure)
3. (Jersey, anatomy) penis

Synonyms

• (penis): pinaette (Guernsey)

Derived terms

• aver l'vent souôs vèrgue (“to scud before the wind”)
• vèrdgette (“cane, switch”)
• vèrgue dé cacatouais (“royal yard”)
• vèrgue d'heune (“topsail yard”)
• vèrgue d'mîsaine (“foreyard”)
• vèrgue d'pèrrotchet (“topgallant yard”)