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Synonyms for newel

Grammar : Noun
Spell : noo-uh l, nyoo-
Phonetic Transcription : ˈnu əl, ˈnyu-

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Définition of newel

Origin :
  • mid-14c., "pillar from which steps of a winding staircase radiate," from Old French noel, novel "knob, newel, kernel, stone" (Modern French noyau), from Vulgar Latin *nodellus "little knot," diminutive of Latin nodulus, diminutive of nodus "knot" (see net (n.)). Klein's sources suggest the French word may be from Gallo-Romance *nucale, from Latin nux "nut." The meaning "post at the top or bottom of a staircase" is from 1833.
  • As in post : noun upright support
Example sentences :
  • With a lowering face he watched her descend and, his hand on the newel, confronted her.
  • Extract from : « Viviette » by William J. Locke
  • And they climbed the newel staircase that was carried in the north-east pier.
  • Extract from : « The Nebuly Coat » by John Meade Falkner
  • The hand rail is supported at either end by a post (Newel Post).
  • Extract from : « The Boy Craftsman » by A. Neely Hall
  • Also that the union of Newel and Lydia would be pleasing in His sight.
  • Extract from : « Lydia Knight's History » by Susa Gates
  • Full of joy Newel sought Lydia and communicated the word he had received.
  • Extract from : « Lydia Knight's History » by Susa Gates
  • Newel set to work to try and assist the homeless ones and feed the poor.
  • Extract from : « Lydia Knight's History » by Susa Gates
  • Newel, go and ask the Prophet to send me a handkerchief with his blessing.
  • Extract from : « Lydia Knight's History » by Susa Gates
  • The grip of the shadowy presence was fastened on Newel, and he knew it.
  • Extract from : « Lydia Knight's History » by Susa Gates
  • Newel, here in an Indian country alone, with seven little children.
  • Extract from : « Lydia Knight's History » by Susa Gates
  • Then, with an odd lack of assurance, he said: About that newel post now, Rowland.
  • Extract from : « Center Rush Rowland » by Ralph Henry Barbour

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