NEWEL


Meaning of NEWEL in English

n. 1 the supporting central post of winding stairs. 2 the top or bottom supporting post of a stair-rail.

[ ME f. OF noel, nouel, knob f. med.L nodellus dimin. of L nodus knot ]

Concise Oxford English dictionary.      Краткий оксфордский словарь английского языка.