noun
newel
Newel (noun) means Either of two kinds of supporting post in a staircase.
noun
1
Either of two kinds of supporting post in a staircase.
2
A central pillar around which some types of spiral staircase are spiralled.
3
A sturdy pillar at the top or bottom of a flight of stairs, supporting the handrail.
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Etymology
Inherited from Middle English nowel, *newel, from Old French noel, from either Early Medieval Latin nōdellus (“buckle”, diminutive of nōdus "knot") or Late Latin nucālis (“nut-like”, derivative of nux "nut"). Doublet of noil and noyau.
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What is the meaning of newel?
"newel" (noun) means either of two kinds of supporting post in a staircase.
What are the different meanings of newel?
"newel" has 3 main meanings: 1. Either of two kinds of supporting post in a staircase; 2. A central pillar around which some types of spiral staircase are spiralled; 3. A sturdy pillar at the top or bottom of a flight of stairs, supporting the handrail.