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sash

UK/sæʃ/ US/ˈsæʃ/ uncommon obsolete

noun

1.

a framework that holds the panes of a window in the window frame

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2.

a band of material around the waist that strengthens a skirt or trousers

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Origin

From sashes, from metathesis of French châssis (“frame (of a window or door)”), taken as a plural and -s trimmed off by the late 17th century. See also chassis.

Phrases

  • French sash
  • lap sash seatbelt
  • sash belt
  • sash cord
  • sash door
  • sash weight
  • sash window

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