ashlar

Meaning

Noun

A large cuboid stone; masonry making use of such stone blocks.
A hurling stone used in warfare.

Origin

From Middle English assheler, acheler, etc., from Old French esselier ("traverse beam"), diminutive of ais from Latin axis.

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