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ashler
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ashler, n. [OE. ascheler, achiler, OF. aiseler, fr. aiselle, dim. of ais plank, fr. L. axis, assis, plank, axle. See Axle.].
Hewn or squared stone; also, masonry made of squared or hewn stone. [1913 Webster]
"Rough ashlar, a block of freestone as brought from the quarry. When hammer-dressed it is known as common ashlar."
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