a flight of steps leading from one storey or level to another, esp indoors - below stairs ⇒
in the servants' quarters; in domestic service
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below′ stairs′, [Chiefly Brit.]
- British Terms(formerly) the basement rooms usually used by servants, as servants' quarters, kitchen, and laundry room.
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