Unsashed

adj, verb

adj, verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    simple past and past participle of unsash form-of, participle, past
Adjective
  1. 1
    Not fitted with a sash. not-comparable

    "A gleam of sun shining through the unsashed window, and chequering the dark workshop with a broad patch of light, fell full upon him, as though attracted by his sunny heart."

  2. 2
    Not fastened with a sash. not-comparable

    "Before I can shout a warning the garment comes unsashed, instead of womanflesh, an automatic rifle flashes in an arc, and firing from the hip, the man runs for his life."

Example

More examples

"A gleam of sun shining through the unsashed window, and chequering the dark workshop with a broad patch of light, fell full upon him, as though attracted by his sunny heart."

Etymology

From un- + sash + -ed.

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