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Definition of Banisters

banister
Baluster Bal"us*ter, n. [F. balustre, It. balaustro, fr. L. balaustium the flower of the wild pomegranate, fr. Gr. balay`stion; -- so named from the similarity of form.] (Arch.) A small column or pilaster, used as a support to the rail of an open parapet, to guard the side of a staircase, or the front of a gallery. See Balustrade. [Corrupted into banister.]
Banister
Banister Ban"is*ter, n. [Formerly also banjore and banjer; corrupted from bandore, through negro slave pronunciation.] A stringed musical instrument having a head and neck like the guitar, and its body like a tambourine. It has five strings, and is played with the fingers and hands.

Meaning of Banisters from wikipedia

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- to provide safety or support. In Britain, handrails are referred to as banisters. Handrails are commonly used while ascending or descending stairways and...
- Clinic would be renamed the Scott & Cyan Banister First Amendment Clinic, "in recognition of the Banisters' very generous gift in support of the clinic...
- The Banisters have two children: Alexandra and Jacob. Alexandra is a college volleyball player. The Banisters reside in Keller, Texas. Banister won the...
- Banister may refer to: John Banister (anatomist) (1533–1610), English anatomist John Banister (composer) (1630–1679), English composer John Banister (naturalist)...
- William Guy Banister (March 7, 1901 – June 6, 1964) was an employee of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), an ****istant superintendent of the New...
- Cyan Banister First Amendment Clinic, "in recognition of the Banisters' very generous gift in support of the clinic". "Obituary for Bruce Banister". The...
- Richard Banister (died 1626), was an English oculist of Stamford, Lincolnshire. He was educated under his relative, John Banister, the surgeon. He devoted...
- Henry Banister (c. 1538–1628) was an English politician who sat in the House of Commons in 1614 and in 1625. Banister was a goldsmith living in Clapton...
- Banister is a French surname, and may refer to; Banister comes from the Old French or Old Norman banastre which was a type of wicker basket also related...