casemented

Variant of casement

casement definition

case·ment (kās′mənt)

noun

  1. a window frame that opens on hinges along the side: a casement window often has two such frames, opening like French doors
  2. a casing; covering

Etymology: ME aphetic for OFr dial *encassement (OFr enchassement) < en-, en- + casse, case + -ment, -ment

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