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Venetian window

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Etymology

Origin of Venetian window

First recorded in 1770–80

Example Sentences

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Upon the chancel’s falling to decay some score years since, a great sum was expended in raising the present church upon the old stock; but surely such an absence of taste and common sense was never before instanced: beneath the solemn towers has sprung up a fantastic summer-house elevation, with a Venetian window, Ionic pilasters, and flower-pot jars upon the parapet. 

From Project Gutenberg

The broad Venetian window opposite his bed was penetrated more and more with pale light.

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It is a curious little chamber, in a remote corner of the house, finished all round with painted panellings, and boasting but one tall, narrow Venetian window, that lets in upon my studies a ‘dim, religious light,’ which is quite appropriate to them.

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And then, soft stepping, apologetic, salver in hand, a waiter appeared at the long Venetian window.

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It was all white and gold, with a Venetian window draped in the palest green plush, while on either side were placed tall vases encrusted with green.

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