Definition for BAL'US-TER

BAL'US-TER, n. [It. balaustro; Sp. balaustre; Fr. balustre; from L. palus; Eng. pole, pale. This is corrupted into bannister, which I have rejected.]

A small column or pilaster, of various forms and dimensions, often adorned with moldings, used for balustrades.

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