Sash, n. [F. châssis a
frame, sash, fr. châsse a shrine, reliquary, frame, L.
capsa. See Case a box.] 1. The
framing in which the panes of glass are set in a glazed window or
door, including the narrow bars between the panes.
2. In a sawmill, the rectangular frame in
which the saw is strained and by which it is carried up and down with
a reciprocating motion; -- also called gate.
French sash, a casement swinging on hinges; -
- in distinction from a vertical sash sliding up and
down.
Sash, v. t. To adorn with a sash or
scarf. Burke.
Sash (?), n. [Pers. shast a sort
of girdle.] A scarf or band worn about the waist, over the
shoulder, or otherwise; a belt; a girdle, -- worn by women and
children as an ornament; also worn as a badge of distinction by
military officers, members of societies, etc.
Sash, v. t. [imp. & p.
p. Sashed (?); p. pr. & vb. n.
Sashing.] To furnish with a sash or sashes; as, to
sash a door or a window.