ashlar

• POS: Noun
• HYPHEN: ash=lar

CIDE DICTIONARY

ashlar, 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."  [1913 Webster]

OXFORD DICTIONARY

ashlar, n.
1 a large square-cut stone used in building.
2 masonry made of ashlars.
3 such masonry used as a facing on a rough rubble or brick wall.

Etymology

ME f. OF aisselier f. L axilla dimin. of axis board