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a protective barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and its supports
  • an ornately carved balustrade for the staircase

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The first known use of balustrade was in 1644

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“Balustrade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/balustrade. Accessed 1 Dec. 2020.

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