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. 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

²

/ 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. a poetic word for window

Other Words From

• case·ment·ed adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of casement¹

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

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

Example Sentences

“Casement Park must be delivered.”

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She also reaffirmed her party's commitment to the Casement Park GAA stadium project in west Belfast.

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Sinn Féin and the GAA have called on the UK government to say how much money it is willing to pay towards redeveloping Casement Park.

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Benn said he would “seek engagement with NI partners, including the GAA, on the appropriate way forward for Casement Park”.

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The Irish government has made it clear that the money it promised for Casement as part of the Euro 2028 plan is still available.

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