Verge (noun)

1. An edge or border, especially of a road or path.
2. A point close to a particular limit or the beginning of a particular change.
3. An area of land immediately adjacent to a building or road.

Origin:

Middle english: from old french verge "rod, staff, rod of office", from latin virga.

Examples:

1. She stood on the verge of the cliff.
2. The company was on the verge of bankruptcy.
3. The car swerved off the verge and into a ditch.
4. The park was on the verge of becoming overgrown.
5. The soldiers were on the verge of mutiny.