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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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(Casement,) Caisment, n. Also: kais-. [ME. casement (1430), of doubtful origin.] a. A hollow moulding. b. A window-frame.1542 Soc. Ant. III. 163.
Ane caisment hevin for leid to be lad thairin to schout the watter by the wyndowis —1617 M. Works Acc. XV. 44 b.
For caisments to the castell 1629 Ib. XXII. 21.
In the new wark xij kaismentis at v footes the peace
