Stonelaying

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The ceremonial placement of the foundation stone of a building. uncountable

    "In May 1894 he gave the main speech at the stonelaying. The hospital was opened on 16 November 1894 with four beds."

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"In May 1894 he gave the main speech at the stonelaying. The hospital was opened on 16 November 1894 with four beds."

Etymology

From stone + laying.

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