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

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

From Seattle Times

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.

From New York Times

"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.

From BBC

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

From Washington Post

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

From Literature