open newel
noun
A central open space or well in a spiral or winding staircase; similarly hollow newel. Now chiefly attributive, designating staircases having such a central well.
Origin
Early 17th century; earliest use found in Francis Bacon (1561–1626), lord chancellor, politician, and philosopher.
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