newelled, a.
(ˈnjuːəld)
[f. newel1 + -ed2.]
Having a newel. Also solid-newelled or open-newelled.
1677 Plot Oxfordsh. 268 This stair-case seems to be a composition of 4 half-pace-open-newel'd stair-cases. 1727–38 Chambers Cycl. s.v. Stair, Solid and open newelled fliers and winders. 1865 Dircks Life Mrq. Worcester 445 Such stairs are said to be neweled. 1884 C. Rogers Soc. Life Scot. I. ii. 44 A circular newelled staircase within the walls. |