NEWEL


Meaning of NEWEL in English

[ 'nju:əl ]

■ noun the central supporting pillar of a spiral or winding staircase.

↘(also ~ post ) the top or bottom supporting post of a stair rail.

Origin

ME: from OFr. nouel 'knob', from med. L. nodellus , dimin. of L. nodus 'knot'.

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