n. 1 a large square-cut stone used in building. 2 masonry made of ashlars. 3 such masonry used as a facing on a rough rubble or brick wall.
[ ME f. OF aisselier f. L axilla dimin. of axis board ]
n. 1 a large square-cut stone used in building. 2 masonry made of ashlars. 3 such masonry used as a facing on a rough rubble or brick wall.
[ ME f. OF aisselier f. L axilla dimin. of axis board ]
Concise Oxford English dictionary. Краткий оксфордский словарь английского языка. 2012