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sash
(sas̸h)
noun
an ornamental band, ribbon, or scarf worn over the shoulder or around the waist, often formally as a symbol of distinction
Origin: Ar shāsh, muslin
noun
- a frame holding the glass pane or panes of a window or door, esp. a sliding frame
- such frames collectively
Origin: taken as sing. of earlier shashes < Fr châssis, a frame: see chassis
transitive verb
to furnish with sashes
See sash in American Heritage Dictionary 4
noun
A band or ribbon worn about the waist as part of one's clothing or over the shoulder as a symbol of rank.
transitive verb sashed, sash·ing, sash·es To put a band or ribbon about (the waist).
Origin:
Origin: Arabic šāš, muslin
Origin: ; akin to Hebrew šēš, byssus, fine linen
Origin: , both probably from Egyptian šs, linen
.noun
A frame in which the panes of a window or door are set.
transitive verb sashed, sash·ing, sash·es To furnish with a sash.
Origin:
Origin: Alteration of French châssis, frame (taken as pl.); see chassis
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