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Banister

//ˈbænɪstɚ// name, noun, verb

Definitions

Proper Noun
  1. 1
    A surname originating as an occupation for a maker of baskets. countable, uncountable
  2. 2
    An unincorporated community and district in Pittsylvania County, Virginia, United States. countable, uncountable
Noun
  1. 1
    The handrail on the side of a staircase.

    "wooden banister"

  2. 2
    a railing at the side of a staircase or balcony to prevent people from falling wordnet
  3. 3
    One of the vertical supports of a handrail; a baluster.
Verb
  1. 1
    To construct a banister. transitive
  2. 2
    To act as a banister. transitive

Etymology

Etymology 1

Alteration of earlier barrester, ballester, corruptions of baluster.

Etymology 2

Alteration of earlier barrester, ballester, corruptions of baluster.

Etymology 3

English and Norman surname, variant of Bannister.

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