Handrail

Meaning

Noun

●

A

which can be

, such as

of a

,

or other

, and

as a support or guard.

●

A

belt-like

on either

of an

which

can

to for support.

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Origin

handrail

English

hand

English

rail

English

hrægl

Old English (ca. 450-1100)

railler

Middle French (ca. 1400-1600)

reille

Old French (842-ca. 1400)

râle

French

râler

French

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