The edge or angle formed by the meeting of two surfaces; a peak or apex; specifically any of the sloping ridges at the corners of a hipped or pavilion roof.
Origin
Early 18th century. Probably originally a specifically sense of peen, on account of its shape.
Definition of piend in US English:
piend
(also pin)
nounpiːnd
Scottish Architecture
The edge or angle formed by the meeting of two surfaces; a peak or apex; specifically any of the sloping ridges at the corners of a hipped or pavilion roof.
Origin
Early 18th century. Probably originally a specifically sense of peen, on account of its shape.