01 n. A novelty; a new thing.
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A novelty; a new thing.[Obs.]
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Webster, 1913
Newel
02 n. The upright post about which the steps of a circular staircase wind; hence, in stairs having straight flights, the principal post at the fo…
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The upright post about which the steps of a circular staircase wind; hence, in stairs having straight flights, the principal post at the foot of a staircase, or the secondary ones at the landings. Also called newel post. See Hollow newel, under Hollow.(Arch.) See: Hollow