Ash"lar, Ash"ler (#), n. [OE. ascheler, achiler, OF. aiseler, fr. aiselle, dim. of ais plank, fr. L. axis, assis, plank, axle. See Axle.]
1. Masonry (a)
Hewn or squared stone; also, masonry made of squared or hewn stone.
Rough ashlar, a block of freestone as brought from the quarry. When hammer-dressed it is known as common ashlar.
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(b)
In the United States especially, a thin facing of squared and dressed stone upon a wall of rubble or brick.
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