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Bannister

name, noun

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Proper Noun
  1. 1
    A surname originating as an occupation for a maker of baskets. countable, uncountable
  2. 2
    A placename:; A locality in the Upper Lachlan council area, south eastern New South Wales, Australia. countable, uncountable
  3. 3
    A placename:; An unincorporated community in Elba Township, Gratiot County, Michigan, United States. countable, uncountable
  4. 4
    A placename:; An unincorporated community in Camden County, Missouri, United States. countable, uncountable
Noun
  1. 1
    Alternative form of banister. alt-of, alternative
  2. 2
    a railing at the side of a staircase or balcony to prevent people from falling wordnet

Etymology

English surname of Norman origin, from the archaic noun banaste (“basket, wickerwork”); see banne (“wicker basket”). Not related to banister.

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