ASHLAR


Meaning of ASHLAR in English

I. noun

also ash·ler ˈashlə(r), ˈaa-, ˈai-

( -s )

Usage: often attributive

Etymology: Middle English asheler, from Middle French aisselier crossbeam, from Old French, from ais board, plank, from Latin axis, by folk etymology (influence of Latin axis axle) from assis — more at ace , axis

1.

a. : hewn or squared stone : masonry of such stone

b. : a thin squared and dressed stone for facing a wall of rubble or brick

2. : one of the short upright studs between the floor beams and the rafters of a garret cutting off the sharp side angles

II. transitive verb

( -ed/-ing/-s )

: to cover with ashlar

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