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cornerstone

Ceremonial building block, dated or otherwise inscribed, usually placed in an outer wall of a building to commemorate its dedication. Often the stone is hollowed out to contain newspapers, photographs, or other documents reflecting current customs, with a view to their historical use when the building is remodeled or demolished. Originally placed at a corner, the stone may today be placed elsewhere on the facade.


Cornerstone

See Khornerstone.


cornerstone [′kȯr·nər‚stōn]
(building construction)
An inscribed stone laid at the corner of a building, usually at a ceremony.


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These include a fitness center, indoor/outdoor pools, library and computer center, the Village Green and the Corner Stone Market featuring a bakery with fresh baked goods and a deli offering gourmet delicacies, fresh produce, salads and specialty coffees.
14, members of the First Baptist Church's Corner Stone Day Care board sent a letter to parents stating that the church would close the center in the spring and reduce its tuition until its closure.
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