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On 16 Jan, 13:08, "Man at B&Q" wrote:
On Jan 15, 5:17*pm, "John" wrote:





"Lino expert" wrote in message


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If it helps at all,


No, wrong information never does.


the uprights are the banisters (so when people say
they slide down a banister they may need medical attention).


I suggest you stick to Lino.


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And why do you think this is "wrong information"?


Information correct, seehttp://www.tiscali.co.uk/reference/dictionaries/english/data/d0081623...


HTH


John


see dictionary.com

ban·is·ter also ban·nis·ter * * * (bān'*-stər) *Pronunciation Key
n.

A handrail, especially on a staircase.
Such a handrail together with its supporting structures.
One of the vertical supports of a handrail; a baluster.

It can be either, so the bit about sliding down one and needing
medical attention is not correct.

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My vote has gone to letting the dictionary compilers slug it out.
Because I'm not going to.