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noun
1.
Masonry.
a.
a squared building stone cut more or less true on all faces adjacent to those of other stones so as to permit very thin mortar joints.
b.
such stones collectively.
c.
masonry made of them.
2.
Carpentry. a short stud between joists and sloping rafters, especially near the eaves.
verb (used with object)
3.
to face with ashlars.
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Ashler
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Word Origin & History
ashlar
late 14c., "square stone for building or paving," from O.Fr. aiseler, from L. axillaris, from axilla, dim. of axis "board, plank," which probably is not the same axis that means "axle." The stone sense is peculiar to English.
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