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doorcase

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

noun

  1. the finish frame of a doorway.


Etymology

Origin of doorcase

First recorded in 1590–1600; door + case 2

Example Sentences

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

From The Earth Trembled by Roe, Edward Payson

The doorcase on the front towards Guildhall is of stone, adorned with two columns, entablature, and pediment of the Doric order.

From London in 1731 by Gonzales, Don Manoel

An ancient doorcase with a grotesque carving disclosed the entrance.

From Traditions of Lancashire, Volume 2 by Roby, John

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

From Ulysses by Joyce, James

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

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