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Meaning of stonelaying | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

The ceremonial placement of the foundation stone of a building.

uncountable

Examples

“In May 1894 he gave the main speech at the stonelaying. The hospital was opened on 16 November 1894 with four beds.”

CEFR level

C1

Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.

See also

Stoneleigh stonelessness stonelike stonelore Stonely stoneman