noun see: nut Date: 14th century an upright post about which the steps of a circular staircase wind, a post at the foot of a straight stairway or one at a landing
NEWEL
Meaning of NEWEL in English
Merriam Webster. Explanatory English dictionary Merriam Webster. Толковый словарь английского языка Мерриам-Уэбстер. 2012