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casement 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 Casement 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 How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Suddenly a gust of wind beat violently against the casement of the window, from which the double frame had been removed (by order of the prince, one window frame was removed in each room as soon as the larks returned), and, forcing open a loosely closed latch, set the damask curtain flapping and blew out the candle with its chill, snowy draft. I open wide my casement To breathe the rain-cooled air. "Gone back to England," Cathcart answered, looking out of the open casement shaded from the sun by the sloping roof. |
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