GNU Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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   Newel , n. [From New.  Cf. Novel.] A novelty; a new thing. [Obs.]
   Spenser.
   
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   Newel , n. [OF. nual, F. noyau sone, of fruit, noyau d'escaler newel, fr. L. nucalis like a nut, fr. nux, nucis, nut.  Cf. Nowel the inner wall of a mold, Nucleus.] (Arch.) 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.  Also called newel post.  See Hollow newel, under Hollow.
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