BANISTER


Meaning of BANISTER in English

[ 'banɪstə ]

(also bannister )

■ noun the uprights and handrail at the side of a staircase.

↘a single upright at the side of a staircase.

Origin

C17: from earlier barrister , alt. of baluster .

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