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newel
the central pillar of a winding staircase, esp one that is made of stone
newel
newel, 1
1. The central post or column around which the steps of a circular staircase wind, and which provides support for the staircase.
2. A newel-post.
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The stairs likewise to the upper rooms, let them be upon a fair open newel, and finely railed in, with images of wood, cast into a brass color; and a very fair landing-place at the top.
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