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casement

1

[ keys-muhnt ]

noun

  1. a window sash opening on hinges that are generally attached to the upright side of its frame.
  2. Also called casement window. a window with such a sash or sashes.
  3. a casing case or covering.

Casement

2

[ keys-muhnt ]

noun

  1. (Sir) Roger (David), 1864–1916, Irish patriot: hanged by the British for treason.

casement

1

/ ˈkeɪsmənt /

noun

  1. a window frame that is hinged on one side
  2. a window containing frames hinged at the side or at the top or bottom
  3. See window
    a poetic word for window

Casement

2

/ ˈkeɪsmənt /

noun

  1. CasementSir Roger (David)18641916MBritishPOLITICS: diplomatPOLITICS: Irish nationalist Sir Roger ( David ). 1864–1916, British diplomat and Irish nationalist: hanged by the British for treason in attempting to gain German support for Irish independence

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  • case·ment·ed adjective

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Word History and Origins

Origin of casement1

1375–1425; late Middle English. See case 2, -ment

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Word History and Origins

Origin of casement1

C15: probably from Old Northern French encassement frame, from encasser to frame, encase, from casse framework, crate, case ²

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