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banister

ban·is·ter [ bánnəstər ] (plural ban·is·ters) or ban·nis·ter [ bánnəstər ] (plural ban·nis·ters)


noun 
Definition:
 
handrail on staircase: a handrail supported by posts running up the outside edge of a staircase

[Mid-17th century. Alteration of baluster]
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