doorcase
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of doorcase
Example Sentences
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I remember—the private staircase; how could I be such a fool?” and he crossed the chamber to where a low oaken doorcase was dimly visible in a distant corner.
From Humorous Ghost Stories by Scarborough, Dorothy
The doorcase is doubtless that made in 1476; but the door, with its gilt nails and other adornments, has disappeared.
From The Care of Books by Clark, John Willis
An ancient doorcase with a grotesque carving disclosed the entrance.
From Traditions of Lancashire, Volume 2 by Roby, John
Above the doorcase is a large urn, with festoons, &c.
From London in 1731 by Gonzales, Don Manoel
There he tilted his hatbrim to give shade to his eyes and leaned against the doorcase, looking idly out.
From Ulysses by Joyce, James
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