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Definitions

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

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

Synonyms

All synonyms

balustersbalustradebanisterhandrailsir roger gilbert bannister

Etymology

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

Related phrases

Bannister Green

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