CASEMENT Definition & Meaning

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casement

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noun

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

Casement

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noun

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

Casement

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noun

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

casement

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noun

a window frame that is hinged on one side
a window containing frames hinged at the side or at the top or bottom
a poetic word for window

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of casement¹

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

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51�Թ� 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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Just imagine a Tudor without its steel casement windows or a Craftsman without its solid built-in bookcases.

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The casement windows on the second floor were probably added in the 1920s — casement windows became popular then — and those very large ground-floor picture windows came later.

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"When it struck the quarters, the whole room shook and then the joy of somebody coming in, opening the casement, putting the rod in and winding it up," she said.

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The bedrooms all have tall casement windows that open out for the breeze and transom windows for extra natural light.

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I pulled, and pulled, at the door, and shook it till, massive as it was, it rattled in its casement.

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