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γεῖσον

γεῖσον, the projecting part of the roof, the eaves, cornice, coping

γεῖσ-ον (in codd. freq. written γεῖσσον), τό,
  • projecting part of the roof, cornice, IG 2(2).463.51, Thphr. Sign. 18 (pl.), Demetr. Eloc. 108 (pl.): in pl., of the stones composing it, IG 1(2).372.152; γ. καταιέτια ib. 2.1054.39.
      • 2 coping of a wall, E. Or. 1570, 1620, Ph. 1158, 1180.
      • 3 metaph., hem or border of a garment, Ar. Fr. 762; γεῖσα ὀφρύων Poll. 2.49.

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