Main Entry:

ash·lar

Pronunciation:

\ˈash-lər\

Function:

noun

Etymology:

Middle English asheler, from Anglo-French aiseler, from Old French, traverse beam, from aissele, diminutive of ais plank, from Latin axis, alteration of assis

Date:

14th century

1: hewn or squared stone ; also : masonry of such stone2: a thin squared and dressed stone for facing a wall of rubble or brick