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Meaning
Noun
●
In Architecture:
A
central
pillar
around which a
staircase
spirals.
●
In Architecture:
A
sturdy
pillar
at the
top
or
bottom
of a
flight
of
stairs
,
supporting
the handrail.
●
A
novelty
; a new thing.
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Origin
newel
English
-el
English
new
English
newe
Middle English (1100-1500)
niwe
Old English (ca. 450-1100)
Sourced from
Etym
Synonyms
Spindle
Newel Post
Related
Lintel
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