stonelaying

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

stone +‎ laying

Noun[edit]

stonelaying (uncountable)

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