meaning of newell
1. A novelty; a new thing.
2. The upright post about which the steps of a circular staircase wind; hence, in stairs having straight flights, the principal post at the foot of a staircase, or the secondary ones at the landings. See Hollow newel, under Hollow.
3. the central pillar of a circular staircase
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newel | newel post | newest |
