A backstairs influence. Burke. [ 1913 Webster ]
Female caprice and backstair influence. Trevelyan. [ 1913 Webster ]
adv. Down the stairs; to a lower floor;
n. [ OE. steir, steyer, AS. st&aemacr_;ger, from stīgan to ascend, rise. √164. See Sty to ascend. ]
Below stairs,
Flight of stairs,
Pair of stairs,
Run of stairs (Arch.),
Stair rod,
Up stairs.
n. A flight of stairs with their supporting framework, casing, balusters, etc. [ 1913 Webster ]
To make a complete staircase is a curious piece of architecture. Sir H. Wotton. [ 1913 Webster ]
Staircase shell. (Zool.)
n. The head or top of a staircase. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. A flight of stairs or steps; a staircase. “A rude and narrow stairway.” Moore. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. Of or pertaining to the kitchen, or the servants' quarters; hence, subordinate; menial. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
n. The basement or cellar. [ 1913 Webster ]
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adv. Up the stairs; in or toward an upper story. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. Being above stairs;