A backstairs influence. Burke. [ 1913 Webster ]
Female caprice and backstair influence. Trevelyan. [ 1913 Webster ]
adv. Down the stairs; to a lower floor;
n. The basement or cellar. [ 1913 Webster ]
[ 1913 Webster ]
adv. Up the stairs; in or toward an upper story. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. Being above stairs;