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stonelaying en · NOUN

Etymology

From stone + laying.

Meanings

  1. (uncountable) The ceremonial placement of the foundation stone of a building.
    • In May 1894 he gave the main speech at the stonelaying. The hospital was opened on 16 November 1894 with four beds. 1976, Journal of the Royal Australian Historical Society, page 45: