doorcase

American

[dawr-keys, dohr-] / ˈdɔrˌkeɪs, ˈdoʊr- /

noun

the finish frame of a doorway.

Etymology

Origin of doorcase

First recorded in 1590–1600; door + case ²

Example Sentences

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There he tilted his hatbrim to give shade to his eyes and leaned against the doorcase, looking idly out.

From Ulysses by Joyce, James

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

An ancient doorcase with a grotesque carving disclosed the entrance.

From Traditions of Lancashire, Volume 2 by Roby, John

Before it was finished he was dozing comfortably against the doorcase.

From The Earth Trembled by Roe, Edward Payson

At the entrance is an ornamental doorcase, and an iron gate, and it is a very complete building for the use of such a company.

From Old and New London Volume I by Thornbury, Walter

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