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ashlar

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Noun — Masonry made of flat, neatly squared stone or brick.

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ashlar masonry an ashlar wall ashlar facade dressed ashlar

It is a technical term used mainly in architecture and building.

Etymology

The word reaches English from Middle English assheler, which came from Old French esselier, meaning a wooden support or beam. That in turn goes back through Medieval Latin to Latin axilla, a little plank.

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Frequently asked questions

What does ashlar mean?
Ashlar is masonry built from flat, well-squared stone or brick. It can also mean the finished stone used to make it.
How do you pronounce ashlar?
In American English it is pronounced ASH-lur, with the stress on the first syllable.
Is ashlar spelled ashler?
Ashler is an alternative spelling of the same word.

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