kas

[ kahs ]

/ kɑs /

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(in the Netherlands and in Dutch colonies) a large cabinet of the 17th and 18th centuries, having two doors and often a number of drawers at the bottom, and usually having an elaborately painted or carved decoration with a heavy cornice.

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Origin of kas

From Dutch; see origin at case²

Definition for kas (2 of 2)

Kas.

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Kansas.

Example sentences from the Web for kas

“He even talked to atheists in the bars of Kas”, Tuzer said.
Turkey’s Rock and Roll Imam Under Investigation|Thomas Seibert|December 2, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Tuzer said he founded FiRock in May and went into rehearsals for the concert in Kas.
Turkey’s Rock and Roll Imam Under Investigation|Thomas Seibert|December 2, 2013|DAILY BEAST
And behold my neighbours said unto me, Seek not advice of any in this matter, save only of the upright Haji Kas.
The Cradle of Mankind|W.A. Wigram
Then Haji Kas arose, and gat him out of the chest; and he and his son slank away in shame together.
The Cradle of Mankind|W.A. Wigram

Since fleeing from the encampment he had lived only to go back to Kas-Kai-Ya.
The Story of Geronimo|James Arthur Kjelgaard
If we must attack the people of Kas-Kai-Ya, that may come afterwards.
The Story of Geronimo|James Arthur Kjelgaard
Vakass, va-kas′, n. a semicircular eucharistic vestment in Armenian use—also called Ephod.
Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 4 of 4: S-Z and supplements)|Various

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