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noun
1.
a baluster.
2.
Sometimes, banisters. the balustrade of a staircase.
Also, bannister.
Origin:
1660–70; apparently by dissimilation from earlier barrister, alteration of baluster, perhaps by association with bar1
1660–70; apparently by dissimilation from earlier barrister, alteration of baluster, perhaps by association with bar1
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Banister
is always a great word to know.
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| a fool or simpleton; ninny. |
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banister
1660s, unexplained corruption of baluster. As late as 1830 condemned as "vulgar," it is now accepted.
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